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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arthur D. KellnerPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.358kg ISBN: 9780786464289ISBN 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: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable 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 IndexReviewsrecommended --<i>Sea History.</i> Author InformationThe late Arthur D. Kellner was an Industrial psychologist in New Jersey. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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