United StatesRoyal Oak42°29’36” N 83°8’6” W May 23 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
It's May 28. Preston headed off very early this morning--Graeme drove him to the station--to catch a train to Harlem from where he can get across to La Guardia and catch a direct flight to TraverseRead more
United StatesNew York40°42’45” N 74°0’24” W May 23 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
This morning (27th May), in fine and sunny weather, we caught the MTA electric commuter service from C-O-H into Grand Central Terminal. There, we changed to the No. 7 subway line that now goes to 34thRead more
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In this image, from an interpretive sign on the High Line walk, the original High Line can be seen--extant but unused--starting on the left of the West Side Yard and curving around to climb above street level before paralleling 10th Ave south.
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The large wheels are part of the kinetic system of The Shed, part of the cultural centre at Hudson Yards in New York City. The wheels enable the movable outer shell of the building to deploy and retract, adapting the space for various events. The wheels facilitate the movement of the 8-million-pound outer shell--known as The McCourt when deployed--allowing it to roll out and create a 17,000-square-foot space for performances, installations, and events. When retracted, the area becomes an open-air public plaza. There are 16 wheels in total; each measuring 6 feet in diameter. The shell is supported by six bogie assemblies, with four wheels at each of the two bogies on the eastern end and two wheels on each of the other four bogies along the northern and southern edges. The movement is powered by six 15 hp motors. The energy required to move this massive structure is comparable to that of a single Toyota Prius engine.
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This is one of the famous 'Chelsea Piers'. Historically, the term Chelsea Piers refers to the ocean liner berths that were built on Manhattan's west side from 1910 to the 1930s as the Chelsea Section Improvement. The new piers—a row of grand buildings embellished with pink granite facades—formed the docking points for the rival Cunard and White Star shipping lines and were designed by the architectural firm of Warren & Wetmore, which also designed Grand Central Terminal. The Chelsea Section Improvement replaced a series of run-down waterfront structures. Cunard's Pier 54 was where the SS Corinthian landed the 712 survivors from RMS Titanic. This was to keep them away from the voyeur onlookers and media who were massing at the White Star Line's Pier 59.
United StatesNew York40°42’45” N 74°0’24” W
May 23 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
No further word yet on the opening of the Erie Canal. We must assume, for now, that we're here at least for the duration of the week.
Today, we'll have another go at getting across to the 'WoodstockRead more
Thank you, Maurice, I stayed at Croton and attended their local Memorial Day service. Similar to our ANZAC services, a little less formal. Two very nice ladies explained things to me, every speech was applauded, Scouts led the pledge, a roll call was read out with a young boy playing the drum roll before each war. A younger boy played taps. Most moving was a talk by a Vietnam Vet still struggling with his experience and memories. Very pretty streets and houses to walk through. [Lorraine Moffat]
United StatesRoyal Oak42°29’36” N 83°8’6” W
May 23 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Nothing of great moment to report today. Preston cleaned the engineroom yesterday (have I not shown y'all the engine room of 45 North? Heavens to Betsy... my bad. Fleming owners are famous for theirRead more
United StatesNew York40°42’45” N 74°0’24” W May 23 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
The weather is a smidge brighter and we're preparing to depart for 'Woodstock' when Lorraine reminds us it's Bob Dylan's birthday--and therefore the perfect day to be driving over there (to Bethel) toRead more
United StatesNew York40°42’45” N 74°0’24” W May 23 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
5.5 hrs. There's low cloud (fog, actually) covering New York City today, but it's not raining. We receive a black-water pump-out by marina staff and are away just after 1000..
Today, we'll motor upRead more
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Englewood Cliffs is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Saint Peter's University, where evening and weekend classes are offered for associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and graduate degrees. The college's nursing program for registered nurses is also located at the campus.
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Sing Sing Correctional Facility is a maximum-security prison for men operated by the New York State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision in the village of Ossining, New York. The name derives from the Wappinger (Native American) phrase sinck sinck, which translates to 'stone upon stone'.
Yep plenty of bridges where you are going. We have had an amazingly warm week about 21 degrees today,no frosts yet. [Terry]
United StatesNew York40°42’45” N 74°0’24” W
May 20 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
A rainy morning and very cool. Cloud low, so no point going up the Empire State Building. What to do today??
We catch the 0930 ferry and stop at a restaurant near the Manhattan-side terminal. I haveRead more
United StatesRoyal Oak42°29’36” N 83°8’6” W May 20 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We awake to a cool and damp morning. Jackets and jumpers today. We breakfast then catch the 0830 ferry across to Manhattan, and walk a few blocks to the Ground Zero precinct, nowadays a beautiful,Read more
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This steel beam, known as “The Last Column”, symbolised the loss, remembrance and of the community at ground zero. It was ceremoniously removed from the site on May 30, 2002, to mark the end of the recovery effort.
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The superyacht Netanya 8 is a 190-ft motor yacht built in 2007 and currently sailing under the flag of the Cayman Islands. The vessel has seven staterooms that can accommodate 14 guests and a crew of 14. It's powered by two 2,200 hp Caterpillar diesel engines, providing a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. The vessel is owned by the billionaire founder of the SlimFast diet program (Thompson Medical), S. Daniel Abraham. Abraham founded the Center for Middle East Peace in Washington, D.C.
United StatesNew York40°42’45” N 74°0’24” W May 20 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
An easy day today (to make up for yesterday). We'll start later, awaiting easier tidal conditions, and it'll be a quick 4-5 hr run up around Sandy Hook and into the Lower Bay and then New YorkRead more
United StatesLeesburg39°7’17” N 77°33’54” W
May 19 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
I'm still waking up as Graeme handles the lines for Preston at 0530. Sequoia slides past and beats us out through the inlet. The weather forecast is for fine weather and winds off-shore; this meansRead more
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The caption doesn't show up too well on this graphic. That small portion from Lock 16 to 17 is the problem. Once it's open, we'll negotiate the Erie from E2 to E23 and then the Oswego from O1 to O8.
that was a good trip into New York [Terry]
we are having really rough weather for King's Birthday week-end. You will be looking forward to getting going again [Terry]