New York 2019 Hudson River |
The Hudson River flows between Manhattan Island and New Jersey into New York Harbour. The river originates in the Adirondack Mountains, Upstate New York, flowing from north to south or 507 km (315 miles). It takes it's name from English sea explorer Henry Hudson who explored the river in 1609.
Hudson River |
The 'North River', the southern most part of the river lies between Manhattan and Jersey City. As New York grew, the piers along the Hudson on Manhattan Island became the location for the berths for ocean going ships. Chelsea Piers (23rd Street) became the main locations from 1910 to 1930s for passenger liners. With the decline of trans Atlantic passenger liners the piers closed down leaving their remnants along the Hudson.
Hudson River Piers Downtown Manhattan |
Hudson River Chelsea Piers |
Hudson River Chelsea Piers Cunard Pier 59 |
New York 2019 Hudson River New York Harbour |
New York 2019 Hudson River New Jersey Jersey City |
New York 2019 Hudson River Manhattan North Esplanade |
New York 2019 Hudson River New Jersey Ferry Terminal and Rail Station |
New York 2019 Hudson River Former Piers |
On the 14th April 1912 at 11:40 pm ships time, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg 620 km (400 miles) south of Newfoundland and sank two hours later. The 705 survivors from the Titanic were picked up by the RMS Carpathia. On the evening of 18th April 1912 Carpathia arrived in New York disembarking the Titanic survivors at Pier 54.
RMS Carpathia Pier 54New York |
New York 2019 Hudson River Pier 54 |
New York 2019 Hudson River Pier 54 IJ |
New York 2019 Hudson River Pier 56 garden under construction |
New York 2019 Hudson River Pier 59 |