Name: FLOATING PALACES ON THE NYC WATERFRONT WALKING TOUR
Start: 2026-05-17T10:15:00-04:00
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May 2026
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

Past Events

WSS-PONY BRANCH MEETINGS & EVENTS

25 YEARS OF NAUTIQUES – WHAT’S HOT, WHAT’S NOT, WHAT’S CHANGED & WHAT THE FUTURE WILL BRINGENCORE ZOOM PRESENTATION
Presented by Don Leavitt

April 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

It has been 25 years of deck plans and ship china, interior brochures and agency posters, liner furniture and fixtures. Don Leavitt purchased Nautiques in 2001 and took it online. Looking back over a quarter of a century, Don will share his experiences in buying and selling millions of dollars’ worth of ocean liner

QUEEN MARY IS IN THE HOUSE! – DISCOVER THE PRESERVATION OF THIS MONUMENTAL SHIP MODEL
Presented by Martina Caruso

April 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Martina Caruso, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the South Street Seaport Museum, will provide an engaging multimedia presentation giving a brief history of the impressive 22-foot-long builder model of RMS Queen Mary, as well as the sumptuousness that came to light during its restoration process—from the shine of its propellers, to the detail

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

NY HARBOR NEWS & NOTES

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.

WHAT’S NEW ON THE WEBSITE

2026 PONY Cruise Schedule uploaded (1/11/2026)
February 2026 edition of THE PORTHOLE uploaded (4/2/2026)
PONY Branch 2025 Holiday Party Photo Essay uploaded to Featured Articles (1/3/2026)
PONY Branch 60th Anniversary Cruise on the CELEBRITY SUMMIT Photo Essay uploaded to Featured Articles (10/23/2025)

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