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