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46 • MarineNews • June, 2005 "in getting this park built. They've been behind marinas consistently - it's part of their legislation. But they have to comply with the Army Corps and the DEC too." Many have described the Park trust as indifferent to ship restoration, and even hostile. "They told me they didn't want the restorers to create 'another Tamaroa inci- dent,'" said one restorer incredulously. "I told them, 'the Tamaroa was your boat. That was your incident. Our boats are being taken care of. All of them.'" But John Krevey believes the spirit was willing in the Park management. On March 17, a plan was laid-out that Hunt- ley Gill calls "breathtaking" - DEC pro- posed moving Pier 63 three blocks north- ward, to the old transfer station at Pier 66A. "It's a railroad float bridge," said Mr. Krevey. "What could be more appropriate for a railroad barge - and an 1887 railroad tug?" Mr. Krevey tells us the old structure was saved from demolition and rehabbed largely through a campaign of Tom Flagg, whose books on past New York Harbor rail operations are considered definitive of the subject. In union with a pier made from a railroad float, the sculpture of the bridge adopts its own diorama, to be pop- ulated with period pieces spanning the 19th and 20th century. Kingston gets its workboat historical center, and New York gets its workboat historical center. That creates quite a corridor for maritime buffs, history buffs, culture buffs of all stripes. More approvals must be issued, includ- ing an assessment by the National Marine Fisheries, whose concerns, according to Mr. Krevey, include the breeding of striped bass, who might want to look at shading issues and other effects the float- ing installation would have on migratory patterns. "I'm told [Congressman] Jerry Nadler has agreed to send a letter in sup- port of the concept" which, Mr. Krevey anticipates, will start taking form around Thanksgiving. Congressman Nadler has more than an historical interest in rail transport around the harbor. He considers vehicular congestion - too many trucks on the bridges and streets - among the high- est priorities, and is author of a grand scheme to surmount it. He's calling for a cross-harbor tunnel for rail, from Greenville to a location in Queens. If it were begun tomorrow, it would require $7 billion, and would take 25 years to enter full service. The pollution and congestion would be much worse then, of course, but they're already considered intolerable. Is there an interim solution, a source of relief for the short term? The New York State DOT reminds us that one tug and barge can move the volumetric capacity of sixty-four eighteen-wheelers. New York Cross Harbor Rail continues hauling cocoa and coffee on rail floats between Greenville and Red Hook, and the City built - though has never used - two carfloat bridges at 65th Street in Brook- lyn. Let's say all of these facts are dots. What does it take for planners to connect them? Ferries made a big comeback in New York - what other harbor resources deserve revisiting? If Pier 63 goes to the old transfer station at 66A, and the Harvey goes with it, a lot of old things will be new again. The John J. Harvey never really retired so much as it made a career change. It went from fighting fires to igniting ideas. When so much relies on your steering, don’t compromise. Choose Jastram! ENGINEERING LTD. Setting the standard in marine steering excellence Complete marine steering systems for all types of boats and ships 467 Mountain Highway North Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7J 2L3 Tel: (604) 986-0714 Fax: (604) 986-0334 e-mail: marketing@jastram.com www.jastram.com S U N Y M A R I T I M E C O L L E G E S U N Y I T I E C L E G E R M C OUVP, 100 Ton & 200 Ton Master ***NEW*** Able Seaman / Lifeboatman ***NEW*** Tankship PIC STCW Basic Safety Radar Observer Bridge Simulation Marine Engineering Marine Surveying Certification (Yacht, Commercial Vessel, Cargo) Emergency Management Both Contract and Scheduled Training Available All Required Courses Have Coast Guard Approval www.sunymaritime.ed ww ari ed u 6 PENNYFIELD AVENUE BRONX, NY 10465 PHONE: (718) 409-7341 FAX: (718) 409-4886 EMAIL: conted@sunymaritime.edu For Courses Schedules Visit Our Website: DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONT NG UCRT NG E VISIBLY THE BEST 301 23rd Street * Kenner, LA 70062 Phone: 504-469-8062 * Fax: 504-469-0908 Web: www.inmarsystems.com E-mail: info@inmarsystems.com • Available in Interior or Exterior mounted motor design • Individual or Network Control System • Multiple and intermittent operating speeds available • Built in spray nozzles • Optional de-icing heater • Available voltages: 24vdc, 115vac, 230vac (1ph or 3ph) • 2 year warranty In-Mar Systems, Inc. Wynn, Heavy Duty, Straight Line Wipers Circle 241 on Reader Service Card Circle 211 on Reader Service Card Circle 238 on Reader Service Card Circle 279 on Reader Service Card HISTORYTHE YEARBOOK JUNEMN2005 6(41-48).qxd 5/31/2005 4:09 PM Page 46
