USS New York arrival in NYC 11-2-09

[fk6065]

Where's the best place to park and spot on the east side of the Verrazano ??
I was thinking either on northside or southside in one of the small parking lots right off the Belt ?
Was just curious if anyone has spotted from either of those locations before ?

I have shot the Parade of Ships from the east side so I hope this helps. On the east side you have a few choices, depending on the shots you want to get.

First there is the parking lot just south of the bridge along the Belt Pkwy (btwn the bridge and Best Buy/Toys R US) You can park there and get the ship in the harbor area. However when it passes under the Verazzano you would only get the back of the ship. You might be able to get a side view depending on where you stand. And the sun will be at your back.

North of the Verazzano on the Belt there is one parking lot. It is fairly close to the bridge but you have flexibility because of the blacktop walkway along the river bulkhead. If you go further north of the bridge there is a pedestrian bridge from by 79th Street that crosses over the Belt and puts you about 1/2 mile from the bridge. You park on the side streets and walk over the parkway. Makes for a nice picture with the bridge in the background. Plus the sun should be at your back.

Further up is another pedestrian bridge leading to the walkway/bulkhead by 92nd Street but this is about 1 1/2 miles from the bridge.

I would go north of the bridge it will give you the best of both worlds; The Bridge in the background and also the ship up close.

[Chris S]

Fred,
Thanks for the helpful info !!
- Chris

[fk6065]

The USS New York came through the Narrows early and had passed under the bridge by 7:15AM

[Chris S]

Yes, I saw it arrived early from the live shots I saw of it on TV.
Anyway, I was hoping to get in there this morning to see it,
but with the crappy weather forecast today I decided not to go.
Hopefully I'll be able to get shots of the USS New York later next week
when it leaves to go back to Norfolk.

[moose135]

The USS New York came through the Narrows early and had passed under the bridge by 7:15AM

Spectacular! I left the house at 6am, and the LIE was already backed up the length of Queens into Nassau, and the BQE wasn't any better. I got to Shore Road, as you suggested above, around 7:45, hoping they might be delayed...hope you got some good shots of her.

Anyone know when she is leaving? The schedule shows she will be docked and open to the public through Veterans Day next week. Since I missed the arrival, thought I might try to catch her departing.

[pgengler]

I decided to head into work a little early today to watch this. I brought all my camera stuff and took a bunch of pictures, but I won't be able to process them until tonight.

There was quite a crowd along the waterfront over in Battery Park City. There's a V-22 on the back of the ship. She ended up getting reaching the WTC site around 8:00, a bit later than scheduled.

[fk6065]

The USS New York came through the Narrows early and had passed under the bridge by 7:15AM

Spectacular! I left the house at 6am, and the LIE was already backed up the length of Queens into Nassau, and the BQE wasn't any better. I got to Shore Road, as you suggested above, around 7:45, hoping they might be delayed...hope you got some good shots of her.

Anyone know when she is leaving? The schedule shows she will be docked and open to the public through Veterans Day next week. Since I missed the arrival, thought I might try to catch her departing.

Missed it too Moose, I got there just in time to see her already well past the bridge at 7:15AM. I tried to get ahead of her at 79th Street and then at 92nd Street but to no avail. I then shot up to Bay Ridge Ave to the pier but the PD had the street closed and I just gave up and went home.

I may venture in tomorrow after rush hour for the tour.

If I go in I wll try and find out when she is leaving.

[Chris S]

Fred,
FYI- the public tours of the USS New York don't start until Wed.
Also, according to their website, it's supposed to be heading back to Norfolk sometime next Thurs. (11/12 )

[emshighway]

This picture was sent to me. There is a V-22 onboard.

[cancidas]

This picture was sent to me. The is a V-22 onboard.

very nice. moose i missed it too. woke up to loads of dog vomit all over the house, spent most of the morning at the vet's.

[fk6065]

Fred,
FYI- the public tours of the USS New York don't start until Wed.
Also, according to their website, it's supposed to be heading back to Norfolk sometime next Thurs. (11/12 )

I have a source for Tuesday if I can make it.

[Gerard]

Anyone hear? witness the 21 gun salute?
Nice shot with the PD birds escorting and the V-22 on the deck.

[Chris S]

Fred,
FYI- the public tours of the USS New York don't start until Wed.
Also, according to their website, it's supposed to be heading back to Norfolk sometime next Thurs. (11/12 )

I have a source for Tuesday if I can make it.

Hey Fred,
If you get in there for the tour on Tuesday, let us know how you make out, OK ?
Thanks !

[pgengler]

I was out this morning to catch the USS New York as it came up the Hudson (with its stop at the WTC site). With camera in hand, of course. I took a bunch of pictures but these are the best of the bunch:

Before the New York came by, I took some shots of the fireboats as they sprayed (in addition to FDNY, I saw boats from the Jersey City, Newark, and Perth Amboy fire/marine departments):



Then the USS New York got close enough to shoot:


There's a V-22 Osprey on the back:



And bringing up the rear:



And finally, one for the rotorheads:

[cancidas]

shweet! thanks. as far as the 21-gun salute goes, where are there any guns on that ship?