Valentino Pier, drawing by Michael Arthur
Artist Michael Arthur created this Valentino Pier view. More of his work can be seen at www.MichaelDArthur.com and "Inklines" on Instagram and Twitter
Redemption Church
Edwin Pacheco Pastor Redemption Church (347) 526-2697 Admin@RedemptionRedHook.com www.redemptionredhook.com Facebook page Redemption is based at PS76 at 27 Huntington Street, corner of Hicks. Enter at the front for Sunday church services and enter...
Audio Tour of The MARY A. WHALEN
Explore The Mary A. Whalen by clicking on the links below and hearing about her places and people. Or read a guide in English, French , German , Spanish , Italian , Urdu Plimsoll Line audio element....
Atlantic Basin Water Critters & Water Quality Tests
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. Below that, info about larger animal life in, on and around the waterfront in Atlantic Basin,...
Veronica beccabunga, Red Hook Immigrant Plant, c. 1840
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...
Great Blue Heron, 2018
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...
US Coast and Geodetic Survey Nautical Chart of New York City and Harbor area, 1910.
1910 US Coast and Geodetic Survey nautical chart of New York City and Harbor area. This was an update of their 1866 chart. Chart includes details on water depth, navigation channels, tables of lighthouses and beacons, locations of life saving...
Great Western Steamship Line, 1872
In 1872 the Great Western Line was sailing out of Red hook Brooklyn's Atlantic Docks taking passengers and cargo to a port near London and other ports along the Bristol Channel. The cost of a cabin was $70 Today, one can take the Queen Mary 2...
Oral History: Charles Cushing, naval architect
Hear notable marine engineer and architect Dr. Charles R. Cushing talk about the rescue of the MARY A. WHALEN. Cushing has played a significant role in maritime history during 60+ years, including being one of the architects of...
Captain Rich Naruszewicz, MARY WHALEN crew member: Oral History
Captain Rich Naruszewicz started his career in 1978 as a deckhand. He worked on the MARY A. WHALEN for three years in the early 90's and now is a captain of one of the few remaining oil tankers in the New York Harbor, the Chandra B . He was...