James Slip Ferry
| Locale | New York City |
|---|---|
| Waterway | East River |
| Transit type | Passenger ferry |
| Began operation | May 1861 |
| Ended operation | October 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
[edit]The ferry was established in or about May 1861, when the Long Island Rail Road was rerouted to Hunterspoint Avenue.[1] It was discontinued on October 1, 1907.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "The Long Island Railroad". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, NY. 10 May 1861. p. 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.