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Around Manhattan Island and Other Tales of Maritime NY
Brian J. Cudahy
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Description for Around Manhattan Island and Other Tales of Maritime NY
Paperback. These stories provide a tour of the port of New York, Manhattan Harbor, throughout the 20th century. From the Iron Steamboat Company to the Norwegian Cruise lines, the port has played an important part in the life of the city. Here the focus is on the vessels which have passed through the harbour. Num Pages: 269 pages, 100 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; HBTM; KNGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 18. Weight in Grams: 463.
The port of New York, Manhattan Harbor, is always bustling; any resident of or visitor to New York is quick to recognize the integral part the port plays in the life of the city, but the vessels that keep it alive are rarely focused on. In these six stories, Brian Cudahy provides us with a unique and wonderful tour of the port of New York through the 20th century. From the Iron Steamboat Company to the Norwiegan Cruise lines, Around Manhattan Island is a treasure for all with an interest in maritime history, and for all who love New York. ... Read more
The port of New York, Manhattan Harbor, is always bustling; any resident of or visitor to New York is quick to recognize the integral part the port plays in the life of the city, but the vessels that keep it alive are rarely focused on. In these six stories, Brian Cudahy provides us with a unique and wonderful tour of the port of New York through the 20th century. From the Iron Steamboat Company to the Norwiegan Cruise lines, Around Manhattan Island is a treasure for all with an interest in maritime history, and for all who love New York. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
Number of Pages
269
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780823217618
SKU
V9780823217618
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About Brian J. Cudahy
Brian J. Cudahy’s books include Around Manhattan Island: And Other Maritime Tales of New York and A Century of Subways: Celebrating 100 Years of New York’s Underground Railways (both Fordham). He lives in Bluffton, SC.
Reviews for Around Manhattan Island and Other Tales of Maritime NY
"Around Manhattan Island examines fireboat rescues, Manhattan's tour boat industry, and epic cruise ship departures... Cudahy brings his local knowledge to each story and offers first-hand accounts of New York Harbor's most historic moments." -Professional Mariner "For those residents, or persons with an interest in the port of New York, this readable book will be a good choice." -Steamboat Bill ... Read more