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  • Ellis Island Passenger Arrivals: American Family Immigration History Center
  • Fireboat John J. Harvey

    Users can learn about the historic fireboat, John J. Harvey, as well as support information and upcoming events.

  • Governor's Island

    Provides a description and history of the island as well as a general management plan.

  • Hudson River Maritime Museum

    Provides text and images detailing the maritime history of the Hudson River Valley covering topics such as lighthouses, steamboats and prominent individuals connected to the area.

  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

    Provides detailed information about the former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid turned museum, its exhibits, programs and upcoming events.

  • Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
  • National Parks of New York Harbor

    Links to National Parks in New York Harbor, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, New Jersey and Mount Vernon, New York.

  • New York Harbor Forts

    A collection of photographs and commentary on New York Harbor Forts by Mike Casale

  • Noble Maritime Collection

    The Noble Maritime Collection is one of the country's most significant maritime collections. A maritime museum and education center with galleries, children's programs, library, archives and a working lithography studio. The collection focuses on the history of Sailor's Snug Harbor and maritime artist John A. Noble.

  • South Street Seaport Museum

    New York-based museum dedicated to the preservation of the regions marine heritage. Provides information on exhibitions, educational programs, related events, and fleet of ships.

  • Statue of Liberty
  • Statue of Liberty

    Provides information on tours, education programs, exhibits and the history of the monument.

  • The Noble Maritime Collection

    A maritime museum and education center with galleries, children's programs, a library, archives and a working lithography studio. The collection focuses on the history of Sailor's Snug Harbor and maritime artist John A. Noble.

  • The Waterfront Museum

    Provides information on the history of the museum and the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, links to ongoing programs and a bibliography of Brooklyn-related books.

  • Timeline of Maritime New York 1524-1860

    Important events in the history of New York Harbor and vicinity.

  • Tug Pegasus Preservation Project

    Users can learn about the history of the tugboat Pegasus, built in 1907, current programs for children and teens, view photographs of the boat and link to tugboat related sites.

  • Working Harbor Committee

    Educational information about harbor history and industry. The group sponsors boat tours of the harbor that are open to the public.

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