BROOKLYN BRIDGE AND THE EAST RIVER, NEW YEAR c1883 In Gallery / PORTS, HARBOURS & HAVENS

BROOKLYN BRIDGE AND THE EAST RIVER, NEW YEAR c1883

In mid-stream, a tug is easing out a full rigged ship to start its voyage. Just to the right is one of the Starin line excursion boats which did such good business on the river. Nearby are Piers 28 and 29. To the left, the nearest ship looks as if she is getting ready to be assisted by the tug alongside to ge...