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British-built iron steamer rebuilt as cruiser at New Jersey in 1895-96, with shielded guns, searchlights and fighting top. [8] Sold, 1 May 1903 [9] Cruiser: General Próspero Pinzon: Ward, Stanton & Co., New York: 1882: 1901: 1916: ex-Namouna. Formerly James Gordon Bennett Jr.'s iron steam yacht. Fitted out as cruiser in New York in 1901. Sold ...
Perth Amboy is located at the mouth of the Raritan River at the Raritan Bay, an arm of the Lower New York Bay. Perth Amboy served as New Jersey's capital from 1686 until 1776. In 1684, it became the capital of East Jersey and remained so after the union of East and West Jersey in 1702, becoming an alternate colonial capital with Burlington ...
Pages in category "Ships built in Perth Amboy, New Jersey" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Ships built in Perth Amboy, New Jersey (7 P) Pages in category "Ships built in New Jersey" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total.
The barge moved out of dock at the South Street Seaport in New York City with 7,700 silver and lead ingots, bound for American Smelting and Refining Company in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The silver and the smelters belonged to the Guggenheim family. The barge sank, and was never recovered. Holland III United States: November 1883
The eastern area along the waterfront was active during World War II in building and decommissioning ships for the U.S. Navy. One of the primary ship builders during World War II was the New Jersey Shipbuilding Company. [8] The community also housed the American Smelting and Refining Company. [9] [10]
This is a list of official U.S. state ships as designated by each ... New Jersey: A. J. Meerwald (state tall ship) 1998 [9] [10] North Carolina: Shad boat (state ...
The ship was eventually retired from service and was in danger of being scrapped. However, a group of concerned citizens came together to save the ship and restore it to its former glory. Today, the AJ Meerwald is a school ship that offers tours and educational programs that teach students about the history and ecology of the Delaware Bay.