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Sailing To New York City - S6:E07
25 November 2020 · 14 min · 198K views · New York
What this video covers
The crew of a 1989 CT56 sails from Sandy Hook, New Jersey, into New York Harbor to dock at the 115 Brooklyn Marina.3:24 The transit covers approximately 12 miles, passing the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.3:22 While navigating the harbor, the vessel encounters the wake of the 1,203-foot cruise ship Palazzo Patrice, which creates significant water displacement in the channel.4:15 The crew notes depths of 35 to 40 feet near the channel edges, while the center reaches 70 to 80 feet.5:37 Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the crew limits their shore exploration to the 9/11 Memorial and Central Park, utilizing the subway for transit.3:35 They report that the 115 Brooklyn Marina offers high-quality views of the Manhattan skyline and the financial district, though they characterize it as expensive.7:47 The crew concludes their stay by recommending the marina for its location and potential for multi-day rate negotiations.13:15
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