2026-05-17 Waterfront Walking Tour

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WSS-PONY BRANCH MEETINGS & EVENTS

FLOATING PALACES ON THE NYC WATERFRONT WALKING TOUR

May 17 @ 10:15 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Over a hundred years ago, the Hudson River waterfront was the place where New York City cemented its status as one of the world’s greatest cities. Cargo, commuters, and international passengers jostled with dock workers, freighters, ferries, railroads, and giant ocean liners. Join us for a walking tour to explore how this dynamic

THE HISTORY OF THE D&C LAKE LINES AND THE FABULOUS LINERS OF THE GREAT LAKES
Presented by Bruce Kopytek

May 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

There was a time when the Detroit Waterfront was home to the fleets of several maritime transportation companies, like the Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company, the Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company, the Georgian Bay Lines and the Canada Steamship Lines. The ships of these organizations were large, comfortable, and efficiently carried passengers all over

NY HARBOR NEWS & NOTES

Sail4th 250 – America welcomes the tall ships of the world to the Port of New York and New Jersey for a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, July 3-8, 2026.
- July 3: Parade of Sail – Class B Tall Ships, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- July 4: International Naval Review, 7:30 – 9:00 am
- July 4: Parade of Tall Ships, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
- July 4: International Aerial Review, Morning
- July 4: Macy’s Fireworks, 9:25 pm
- July 5-8: Free public viewing of tall ships
- July 8: “Five Sisters Cup” tall ship race to Boston between four of five sister ships that remain in service: USCG’s barque Eagle (U.S.), Sagres (Portugal), Mircea (Romania), and Gorch Fock (Germany), which has held the Tiffany-made trophy since 1976. 9:00 am
South Street Seaport Museum: On March 12, 2025, the “Maritime City” exhibit opened in the newly renovated A. A. Thompson building at 213 Water Street; The gallery space at 12 Fulton Street features two exhibits: South Street and the Rise of New York, and Millions: Migrants and Millionaires aboard the Great Liners, 1900–1914; 1885 Tall Ship WAVERTREE and 1908 Lightship AMBROSE open to the public (free). Museum hours: Wed – Sun, 11 am – 5 pm.

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WORLD SHIP SOCIETY

Port of New York Branch • Established 1965

WORLD SHIP SOCIETY

Port of New York Branch • Established 1965

May 17, 2026 NYC Waterfront Walking Tour

WSS-PONY BRANCH MEETINGS & EVENTS

FLOATING PALACES ON THE NYC WATERFRONT WALKING TOUR

May 17 @ 10:15 am - 12:00 pm EDT

THE HISTORY OF THE D&C LAKE LINES AND THE FABULOUS LINERS OF THE GREAT LAKES
Presented by Bruce Kopytek

May 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

NY HARBOR NEWS & NOTES

WHAT’S NEW ON THE WEBSITE

WORLD SHIP SOCIETY

Port of New York Branch • Established 1965

May 17, 2026 NYC Waterfront Walking Tour

WSS-PONY BRANCH MEETINGS & EVENTS

FLOATING PALACES ON THE NYC WATERFRONT WALKING TOUR

May 17 @ 10:15 am - 12:00 pm EDT

THE HISTORY OF THE D&C LAKE LINES AND THE FABULOUS LINERS OF THE GREAT LAKES Presented by Bruce Kopytek

May 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

NY HARBOR NEWS & NOTES

WHAT’S NEW ON THE WEBSITE

THE HISTORY OF THE D&C LAKE LINES AND THE FABULOUS LINERS OF THE GREAT LAKES
Presented by Bruce Kopytek