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South Street Seaport Museum: Historic Ships

Open Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm

1885 Tall Ship Wavertree

Explore this National Register-listed vessel that represents the thousands of ships that docked along New York’s waterfront over the centuries and see how people worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing ship. Learn more about the historic ship at seaportmuseum.org/about-wavertree

1908 Lightship Ambrose

See the living and working spaces once inhabited by sailors on board this National Historic Landmark as well as the special features that allow the ship to fulfill its mission of staying on station, being seen, and being heard. Learn more about the historic ship at seaportmuseum.org/about-ambrose

PIER 16 (FULTON & SOUTH STREETS)
NEW YORK, NY 10038

Learn More: Wavertree

Learn More: Ambrose

 

Photographer: Richard Bowditch, courtesy of the South Street Seaport Museum