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James Slip Ferry

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Ferry route on the East River, New York City For other ferries to James Slip, see South Tenth Street Ferry (1857-1859) and Bridge Street Ferry (1864-1874).
James Slip Ferry
LocaleNew York City
WaterwayEast River
Transit typePassenger ferry
Began operationMay 1861
Ended operationOctober 1, 1907

The James Slip Ferry was a ferry route connecting Lower Manhattan and Long Island City, Queens, New York City, United States, joining James Slip (Manhattan) and Hunter's Point (Queens) across the East River.

History

The ferry was established in or about May 1861, when the Long Island Rail Road was rerouted to Hunterspoint Avenue. It was discontinued on October 1, 1907.

See also

References

  1. "The Long Island Railroad". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, NY. 10 May 1861. p. 2.
  2. Cudahy, Brian J. (1990). Over and Back: The History of Ferryboats in New York Harbor. New York: Fordham University Press. p. 214. ISBN 9780823212453. Retrieved 9 January 2024 – via Google Books.
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