A Maritime History Of Long Island

Author : Ralph Brady
Publisher : First Edition Design Pub.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781506907840

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A Maritime History of Long Island by Ralph Brady Pdf

A trip into the Long Island history of ships, lighthouses, ports, shipbuilders, shipwrecks and much more. Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “maritime” as, “on, near or living near the sea”, so you can see that the basic membership requirement to be a part of the story is easily satisfied. Just having an address in either Nassau or Suffolk County pretty much meets the criteria, and then the things that you do with your time can determine how big a role you play in this tale. Own a boat and fish from it? That gives you an even greater claim to being a “nautical” or “maritime” person. Go clamming in the bays, sail in regattas, help clean up a beach, be a member of a yacht club etc.? I think you get the point, and hopefully have by now come to realize that your very existence on Long Island is tied in with the pioneers who taught us how to prosper on this amazing island, and enjoy a lifestyle that is almost unique in the entire United States.

Author : Bill Bleyer
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439666609

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Long Island and the Sea by Bill Bleyer Pdf

For more than five centuries, the waterways surrounding Long Island have profoundly shaped its history. Familiar subjects of lighthouses, shipwrecks and whaling are found alongside oft-forgotten oddities such as Pan-American flying boats landing in Manhasset Bay in the early days of transatlantic flight. From the British blockade and skirmishes during the American Revolution to the sinking of merchant vessels by Germany in World War II, the sea brought wars to these shores. By the later part of the 20th century, Gold Coast millionaires commuted in high-speed yachts to Manhattan offices as the island's wealth grew. Historian Bill Bleyer reveals Long Island's nautical bonds from the Native Americans to current efforts to preserve the region's maritime heritage.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Going Coastal, Inc.
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0972980318

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A Maritime History of New York by Anonim Pdf

Originally compiled in 1941, this republication retains its cast of colorful characters--ranging from pirates and smugglers to merchants and public officials--and includes new historical information and updated material.

Author : Bill Bleyer
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467143479

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George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide by Bill Bleyer Pdf

In 1778, two years after the British forced the Continental Army out of New York City, George Washington and his subordinates organized a secret spy network to gather intelligence in Manhattan and Long Island. Known today as the "Culper Spy Ring," Patriots like Abraham Woodhull and Robert Townsend risked their lives to report on British military operations in the region. Vital reports clandestinely traveled from New York City across the East River to Setauket and were rowed on whaleboats across the Long Island Sound to the Connecticut shore. Using ciphers, codes and invisible ink, the spy ring exposed British plans to attack French forces at Newport and a plot to counterfeit American currency. Author Bill Bleyer corrects the record, examines the impact of George Washington's Long Island spy ring and identifies Revolutionary War sites that remain today.

Author : Bill Bleyer
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1540238407

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Long Island and the Sea: A Maritime History by Bill Bleyer Pdf

For more than five centuries, the waterways surrounding Long Island have profoundly shaped its history. Familiar subjects of lighthouses, shipwrecks and whaling are found alongside oft-forgotten history such as Pan-American flying boats landing in Manhasset Bay in the early days of transatlantic flight. From the British blockade and skirmishes during the American Revolution to the sinking of merchant vessels by Germany in World War II, the sea brought wars to these shores. Gold Coast millionaires commuted in high-speed yachts to Manhattan offices as the island's wealth grew. Historian Bill Bleyer reveals Long Island's nautical bonds from the Native Americans to current efforts to preserve the region's maritime heritage.

Author : Joe Follansbee
Publisher : Fyddeye Media
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : 9780615381534

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The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History by Joe Follansbee Pdf

The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History is a one-of-a-kind directory for tall ships, lighthouses, historic warships, maritime museums, and other attractions you can visit today that preserve, protect, and interpret our nation's maritime history. Use the Guide to plan a family trip, map out a heritage travel experience, research your local history, or find a heritage organization to help you discover the sea captain in your family tree. The Guide covers maritime history attractions in the Lower 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. More than 200 authentic tall ships, many offering travel excursions and educational experiences lasting from an hour to several weeks. More than 300 historic commercial vessels, such as ferries, tugs, and steamboats, as well as warships, including battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and small craft dating from the 18th century to the middle 20th century that you can visit. More than 750 photogenic lighthouses and lightships grouped by East Coast, West Coast, the Gulf Coast, and the Great Lakes. More than 260 family-friendly maritime museums in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Three maps with suggested itineraries for discovering lighthouses in New England, California, and Michigan. Special articles on the tall ship Lady Washington, forgotten steamboats on the Okanogan River, the best lighthouse books, and major maritime festivals. Twenty-five professional photos of key ships and other attractions. The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History complements Fyddeye, http: //www.fyddeye.com, the Internet's most comprehensive website dedicated to maritime history and heritage. Fyddeye also features an online community that discusses news about maritime history and current issues, including preservation of historic ships. You can also share photos and vote in polls on current events. Visit Fyddeye's pages on Facebook and follow Fyddeye on Twitter.

Author : Bill Bleyer
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467150286

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The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound by Bill Bleyer Pdf

Originally commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt as he built his maritime empire in New York, the Steamboat Lexington eventually became the most prestigious steamship on the heavily trafficked Long Island Sound... But in 1840 a fire broke out on the ship, igniting poorly placed bales of cotton which destroyed the ship in minutes. Emergency rafts sank and rescue boats were unable to reach the ship in time. Only four among the over one hundred and forty on board survived by clinging to bales of cotton. The incident would be the worst maritime disaster in Long Island history. Author Bill Bleyer presents the harrowing story of a ship's journey from glory to tragedy.

Author : Nancy Solomon
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439674185

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Boat Building and Boat Yards of Long Island by Nancy Solomon Pdf

From the North Shore to the South Shore and out to the East End, Long Island is home to a nationally recognized and historic boat building industry. The Steiger Craft boats of Bellport are a local household name, trusted for their ability to navigate the shallow bay waters of the South Shore. Freeport legend Al Grover sold boats around the world for generations, built Verity skiffs for gas-conscious consumers in the 1980s and holds the Guinness World Record for the first outboard motorboat crossing of the Atlantic. The Hanff and Clarke boat yards in Greenport are more than just world-class boat builders--at more than 150 years old, they are historic landmarks. Author and folklorist Nancy Solomon shares the history and stories behind Long Island's traditional boat yards and boat builders.

Author : Kerriann Flanagan Brosky
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467144346

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Haunted Long Island Mysteries by Kerriann Flanagan Brosky Pdf

Long Island's history extends beyond the physical reality surrounding us and into the great unknown of the spiritual realm. Deceased patrons and other visitors from the past linger at the Milleridge Inn in Jericho, one of the oldest continually operating restaurants in America. Victims of the Louis V. Place shipwreck aren't resting so peacefully at the Lakeview Cemetery in Patchogue. Spirits move furniture, knock on doors and pace throughout the exhibits at the Long Island Maritime Museum. Award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, alongside medium and paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto, use extensive interviews, research and investigations to unveil a new collection of Long Island's ghostly past.

Author : Theodore Corbett
Publisher : Pen and Sword Maritime
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399040457

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A Maritime History of the American Revolutionary War by Theodore Corbett Pdf

While many books have been written on the naval history of the Revolution, this is one of the first to treat it in its entirety as an Atlantic-wide conflict. While its geographical scope is vast, it features overlooked aspects of the war in which sloops and barges fought, actions which proved to be as decisive as the familiar ship of the line confrontations. It is also history from the bottom up, emphasizing the role of the crew as much the not always heroic officers. From naval perspective the rebellious colonies did not gain a military victory, though Benjamin Franklin was able to secure their independence at the peace table in Europe. The final chapter on the Royal Navy’s evacuation of white and black loyalists, will be examined in more detail in the author’s forthcoming Pen & Sword book.

Author : Karen Jewell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614232797

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A Maritime History of the Stamford Waterfront by Karen Jewell Pdf

Sailors, soldiers, rum chasers, sub chasers and yachters have tied up in Stamford Harbor since the 1640s. The history of this Connecticut waterfront is as diverse as the people who have walked its docks, and columnist and former dockmaster Karen Jewell takes readers through its maritime history, landmarks and unforgettable characters. Jewell explores the history of such institutions as the Stamford Yacht Club and Yacht Haven, now Brewer's Marina, which have anchored premier yachters like William F. Buckley Jr., Harry Connick Jr. and the Forbes family to Stamford. Come aboard for a journey through time and sea, and learn how the Stamford waterfront transformed from a Native American settlement to the bustling port and destination it is today.

Author : Adam M. Grohman
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780578008073

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Claimed by the Sea - Long Island Shipwrecks by Adam M. Grohman Pdf

Claimed by the Sea - Long Island Shipwrecks - provides an intimate look at eleven shipwrecks and maritime disasters that occurred in the waters of New York and Long Island. Diver, researcher and author Adam Grohman dives into the archives to explore the histories of various wrecks including the Savannah, Lexington, U.S.S. Ohio, Circassian, Seawanhaka, Oregon, Louis V. Place, General Slocum, U.S.S. San Diego, Andrea Doria, and the Gwendoline Steers. The chapters provide an in depth history of the vessel, the circumstances surrounding their eventual demise, and subsequent exploration by divers and explorers. Claimed by the Sea is heavily illustrated and contains extensive footnotes, source listings and several appendices including a glossary of nautical and diving terminology. Claimed by the Sea is an excellent opportunity for armchair historians and seasoned underwater explorers to dip beneath the waves of history to explore the tragedy and triumph of man versus the sea.

Author : Gail Velez
Publisher : Family Publications
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780982040874

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2012-2013 Class Trip Directory by Gail Velez Pdf

A directory of day, overnight and travel trips for school, scout and homeschool groups with themed trip lesson plans to increase the learning experiences.

Author : Natalie A. Naylor
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614237358

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Women in Long Island's Past by Natalie A. Naylor Pdf

Women have been part of Long Island's past for thousands of years but are nearly invisible in the records and history books. From pioneering doctors to dazzling aviatrixes, author Natalie A. Naylor brings these larger-than-life but little-known heroines out of the lost pages of island history. Anna Symmes Harrison, Julia Gardiner Tyler, Edith Kermit Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt all served as first lady of the United States, and all had Long Island roots. Beloved children's author Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote The Secret Garden here, and hundreds of local suffragists fought for their right to vote in the early twentieth century. Discover these and other stories of the remarkable women of Long Island.

Author : William A. Baker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Bath (Me.)
ISBN : UVA:35007004498121

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A Maritime History of Bath, Maine and the Kennebec River Region by William A. Baker Pdf