Today the USCG 901 made her way into NY harbor and docked near pier 88 the cruise ship terminal...

a couple pics...























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The 901

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Bear_(WMEC-901)


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I don't know much about boats/ barges but I love the New York city skyline.

Here ya go Run.... Just for you!












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Thanks River Birch, have a great evening.

I see the Orida potato!

Some great shots.

Always enjoy your photos!

Best Wises to Coast Guard Cutter "Bear". Semper Paratus, Always Ready.

Flatlander question. In the second set of pics. There is a tug pulled up to dock with 4 pillars. What is it and what’s its purpose? Nice pics. Thanks

Thanks RB for taking the time to share your wonderful pictures with us. Guys like Pawnee & myself don't get to see anything like that in this part of the country.

Great question pawnee, what you are looking is a "spud barge"... If you look on the deck you can see workers on the barge...

Here is the explanation....



A spud barge is a specialized type of boat used for marine construction operations. Spud barges are also referred to as jack-up barges, and are a flat-decked boat with a large area for storing construction supplies and equipment for use during construction. Spud barges may be used for pipe laying, heavy lifting, dive support and other similar tasks.

The purpose of a spud barge is to provide a flat, level and stable surface on the water from which construction operations may be performed. This work can take place offshore in the ocean, along a coastline or inland on a lake or river. The large surface area of a spud barge makes it easy to load equipment such as cranes and digging machines.

The name spud barge comes from the fact that these barges have several "spuds" on the bottom of them, which are like pipes, that are driven into the soil at the bottom of the water to provide stability. This extra stability isn't necessary for all construction operations, but when dealing with heavy construction equipment, the spuds become a necessity. Spud barges range in size and are available to rent or purchase in varying sizes and weight capacities from barge companies.


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Good eye Scout1

"If you happened to see a giant potato being hauled on a barge on the Hudson River Wednesday, your eyes were not deceiving you.

The 6-ton spud, resting atop a tractor-trailer on a barge pulled by a tugboat, has been making cross-country trips since 2012, when the Idaho Potato Commission strutted it out nationwide to celebrate its 75th anniversary."

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Great photos

Looking East up the East River you can see three bridges... They are the Brooklyn,Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges... A easy way to remember is BMW.....







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Thanks for the explanations. It really helps.

Thanks River Birch. I would have never guessed that! Again great pics

Those pictures .Are as close as I want to be to North Jersey and New York city

My favorite bridge is the Verrazano. It's 60 feet longer than the Golden Gate bridge.