Abandoned ferry visible from the NJ Turnpike?
October 8, 2007 1:29 PM

Is that an old, abandoned ferry in the Arthur Kill?

Driving up the NJ Turnpike this weekend, I saw what appeared to be a huge, quite old, and decaying ferry beached along what I think is the Arthur Kill. This was just a few miles before Exit 10. Does anyone have any information about it?

It's really impressive, and I'd be interested to know the story of how it got there, and to find pictures of it taken from somewhere closer than 95.
posted by ryanshepard to Travel & Transportation (12 answers total) 5 users marked this as a favorite
From googling NJ turnpike old boat:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/05/nyregion/05ferry.html?pagewanted=print

Is that it?
posted by Brockles at 1:37 PM on October 8, 2007


Also:

http://flickr.com/photos/51833143@N00/91980530/in/set-72057594055232645/

Contemporary picture of the same boat (the internet is a wonderful thing)

As is the Flickr search:

http://flickr.com/search/?q=%22Mary%20Murray%22&w=all&s=int

Did you try searching yourself?
posted by Brockles at 1:41 PM on October 8, 2007


Thanks - I did, but didn't come up w/the article you found. Thanks for your help.
posted by ryanshepard at 1:49 PM on October 8, 2007


ryanshepard, I think you just unwittingly committed yourself to an FPP!
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 2:04 PM on October 8, 2007


You might be interested in this.
posted by blaneyphoto at 2:21 PM on October 8, 2007


If you actually decide to visit the SI site blaneyphoto linked to I would suggest entering at low tide through the graveyard, and dropping planks across the mud rather than climbing the fence from the road.
posted by Calloused_Foot at 3:07 PM on October 8, 2007


Yes, do NOT get in the mud. You will smell for days.
posted by unknowncommand at 3:16 PM on October 8, 2007


Not to mention the Arthur Kill is pretty polluted - use a pair of cheap waders and throw them away when you're done (of course bag it out - don't toss them in the mud or the water).
posted by Calloused_Foot at 3:21 PM on October 8, 2007


Kayak is another approach option, if that's something you're skilled at. And I agree - be prepared to dispose of your footwear or anything else you get wet/muddy while there.
posted by blaneyphoto at 5:43 PM on October 8, 2007


If you actually decide to visit the SI site blaneyphoto linked to I would suggest entering at low tide through the graveyard, and dropping planks across the mud rather than climbing the fence from the road.

I was interested before - now I'm seriously intrigued.
posted by ryanshepard at 7:41 PM on October 11, 2007




I was interested before - now I'm seriously intrigued.

Bring a friend or two. It's not particularly hazardous if you're careful, but it doesn't hurt to have a pal along. Post pics if you go.
posted by Calloused_Foot at 3:25 PM on October 13, 2007


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