Overview

The harbor connects New York to the Hudson and then to the rest of the United States. Over the years, the harbor has been home to transatlantic passenger ships, cargo transports, island ferries and tugboats. The harbor is one of the largest in the world, in size as well as diversity. Providing one of the few natural ports along the unbroken beaches of the East Coast, New York Harbor has given year-round shelter and inland access to America's shipping vessels for more than 200 years. This work provides a detailed look at the history, physical characteristics and ever-changing role of New York Harbor from its 1800s heyday to the more leisurely, quiet port of recent years. It describes the technical aspects and geographical features of America's best-known harbor. Groups instrumental in the development and operation of the port--including the Port Authority, the Coast Guard and the Sandy Hook Pilots--are also discussed. Special emphasis is placed on environmental issues confronting the region, including the ever-present threat of pollution and the desire for recreational use of the waterway. The book contains facts about the harbor. It supports suggestions of ways to meet the challenge that New York Harbor faces. Additional topics include the dredging of Ambrose Channel, the Black Tom explosion, World War II, the World Trade Center attacks and the historical impacts these events had on the harbor, and possible plans for the port.

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Author:   Arthur D. Kellner
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.358kg
ISBN:  

9780786464289

ISBN 10:   0786464283
Pages:   199
Publication Date:   06 June 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments       Introduction      1. The Port from a Physical Perspective A Port in Transition      The Waterfront Transformed      Entering Port: The Lower Bay      The Narrows and Upper Bay      Kill Van Kull and Arthur Kill      The Hudson River      The East River      The Harlem River      The Gowanus Canal      Newtown Creek      Notable Bridges of New York Harbor      Waterfront Diversions      2. Port Management and Operations Who Controls New York Harbor?      The Role of the Port Authority      The United States Coast Guard      The United States Army Corps of Engineers      Railroads      Sandy Hook Pilots      Tugboats and Towing      Return of the Ferries      3. Contemporary Issues Dredging      The Environment of the Harbor      Tides and Fast-Moving Currents      Recreational Use of the Harbor      The Rise of Community Organizations      4. Major Events in the Harbor’s History The Dredging of Ambrose Channel      The Clearing of Hell Gate      The General Slocum Steamboat Excursion Disaster      The Black Tom Explosion      World War II and New York Harbor      The World Trade Center Attacks of 2001      5. Conclusions: A History and Future of Constant Change Change Comes to New York Harbor      Reasons for Change in the Harbor      The Future of New York Harbor      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     

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recommended --<i>Sea History.</i>

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The late Arthur D. Kellner was an Industrial psychologist in New Jersey.

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