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The crew of a small sailboat completes a four-and-a-half-year voyage by sailing into the Hudson River to anchor directly beside the Statue of Liberty in New York City.8:58 Navigating the final five miles requires maneuvering through heavy commercial traffic, including ferries and container ships that generate significant wakes.0:43 During the approach, one crew member attempts to film the vessel from a dinghy, but the maneuver proves difficult due to the boat's speed and the surrounding maritime congestion.1:49 After arriving, the crew anchors in the harbor, noting the surreal proximity to the monument and the intense sensory overload of the city skyline.9:13 The anchorage remains busy with tourist boats and helicopters throughout the day but becomes quiet at night.10:06 One crew member briefly goes ashore on the island near the statue, expressing concern about security and surveillance before returning to the boat.12:47 The crew plans to depart the anchorage the following morning to transit through Hell's Kitchen.15:52

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