Mary A. Whalen, Sea Gate
Facts and practical information
Mary A. Whalen, known as the S.T. Kiddoo from 1938 to 1958, is a historic oil tanker located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. She is the home of the non-profit PortSide NewYork, and the group runs programs aboard her. She was built in 1938 by the John J. Mathis Company, of Camden, New Jersey Hull #124, and measures 172 feet long. She is a rare surviving example of a "bell boat," a ship controlled from the engine room with telegraph signals sent from the bridge. The tanker shipped various fuel products along East Coast and was at center of United States v. Reliable Transfer Co., a pivotal 1975 Supreme Court decision in maritime law after she ran aground in Rockaway Inlet in 1968. She was in active service until 1994. ()
South Brooklyn (Red Hook)Sea Gate
Mary A. Whalen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Castle Williams, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, The Invisible Dog Art Center, Fort Jay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Mary A. Whalen by public transport?
Metro
- Carroll Street • Lines: F, G (19 min walk)
- Bergen Street • Lines: F, G (22 min walk)
Ferry
- Whitehall • Lines: Sif (29 min walk)
Bus
- Greyhound (31 min walk)
- South Ferry/Terminal • Lines: M15-Sbs (32 min walk)