W. O. Decker, New York City

#1449 among attractions in New York City

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The W. O. Decker is a 52 foot wooden tugboat built in Long Island City in 1930 as the Russell I for the Newtown Creek Towing Company. The Decker tugboat company on Staten Island bought and renamed the boat in 1946. She was originally steam powered before being refitted with a 175 hp diesel engine. In 1986, she was donated to the South Street Seaport Museum in Manhattan, where she remains today under restoration. She was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1996. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'19"N, 74°0'11"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Financial District)New York City United States

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W. O. Decker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Banks, South Street Seaport Museum.

~1770 ftE
Landmark 19th-century bridge
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~200 ftN
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South Street Seaport, New York City
1 min walk • Nestled at the edge of the East River in Lower Manhattan, South Street Seaport is a historic area that has been transformed into a bustling cultural hub. With its cobblestone streets and 19th-century buildings, the seaport district offers a unique glimpse into New York...
~1540 ftNE
Bridge
Brooklyn Banks, New York City
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~400 ftN
Museum
South Street Seaport Museum, New York City
2 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of New York City, the South Street Seaport Museum offers a rich tapestry of cultural and maritime history. This unique institution, located among the cobblestone streets and charming 19th-century buildings of the South Street Seaport...
~1750 ftW
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~1540 ftSW
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New York City Police Museum, New York City
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~1460 ftW
Skyscraper, Neo-renaissance architecture
1 Wall Street Court, New York City
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~150 ftE
Ship
Ambrose, New York City
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~1800 ftW
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
20 Exchange Place, New York City
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~1750 ftW
Memorial
Queen Elizabeth II Garden, New York City
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~1360 ftW
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
70 Pine Street, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to W. O. Decker?

Nearby attractions include Peking Ship, New York City (1 min walk), Admiral Dewey, New York City (1 min walk), Wavertree Ship, New York City (1 min walk), Ambrose, New York City (1 min walk).

How to get to W. O. Decker by public transport?

The nearest stations to W. O. Decker:

Bus

Pearl St & Fulton St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (5 min walk)
Water St & Wall St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (6 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (6 min walk)
Whitehall • Lines: Sif (16 min walk)

Metro

Wall Street • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5 (11 min walk)
Fulton Street • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z (11 min walk)