By The Red Hook WaterStories team
1 The MARY A. WHALEN The oil tanker MARY A. WHALEN was launched May 21, 1938. The ship is PortSide NewYork's ambassador to the BLUEspace and site of our offices and many programs. Why she is significant? She is the the last of her kind in the USA....
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
Explore The Mary Whalen by clicking on the links below and hearing about her places and people. (Links will take you to our PortSide NewYork website) Plimsoll Line Deck Tankermen's Cabin Fidley Galley Engine Room Captain's Cabin Wheelhouse...
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This not-yet-open restaurant, by Hometown Bar-B-Que owner and pitmaster Billy Durney is slated to be a chicken and burger joint with wines and elevated "tavern fare" (according to the NYC BBQ blog) Address: 329 Van Brunt Brooklyn, New York 11231...
Street address: 329 Van Brunt
Brooklyn, New York 11231
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
Watch the super short videos below to learn about small marine life and how to test for some water conditions next to PortSide's ship the MARY A. WHALEN. All this is explained by Emma Garrison. She has a background in marine biology and is a...
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
Ships have unintended passengers As ships travel across the oceans between the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and elsewhere they take with them unintended passengers. These stowaways include seeds mixed in with ballast. In order to be properly...
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Mat Blak Mat Blak is a men’s barbershop focused on more than just hair. Also offered are grooming supplies, notably their beard humectant, unique accessories and on the weekend, curated bouquets. https://www.matblak.com...
Street address: Mat Blak
398 Van Brunt Street
Brooklyn NY 11231
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Jam'It Bistro offers traditional Jamaican dishes, Irie Soul dishes, and Italian Fusion . Opend February 2019. Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pm Sunday 11am to 8pm 367 Columbia Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 Ph: 929.298.0074 Ph: 929.298.0075 Fax:...
Street address: 367 Columbia Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
San Pedro, a corner bar, opened its doors March 1, 2019 It offers tacos, tamales, tostadas, ceviche and drinks! https://sanpedroinn.com/ Hours: Monday, Wednesday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday, Friday 5:00 PM - 4:00 AM Saturday Noon - 4:00 AM Noon -...
Street address: 320 VAN BRUNT street
Brooklyn NY 11231
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
Wet Whistle Wines "Our vision for Wet Whistle Wines is to be your personal cellar of wines and spirits. We stock our shelves with wines that you’ll like to drink and that I would recommend to my family and friends. " (From their website) ...
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
November 6, 2018, the PortSide crew spots a great blue heron in Atlantic Basin for the first time. So exciting! More about them here https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Blue_Heron/overview Also: Guide to Harbor Herons and Other Colonial...
