James Slip Ferry

The James Slip Ferry was a ferry route connecting Lower Manhattan and Long Island City, Queens, New York City, United States, joining James Slip (Manhattan) and Hunter's Point (Queens) across the East River.

For other ferries to James Slip, see South Tenth Street Ferry (1857-1859) and Bridge Street Ferry (1864-1874).

History

The ferry was established by May 1861, when the Long Island Rail Road was rerouted to Hunter's Point.[1] It was discontinued on October 1, 1907.

See also

References
  1. "The Long Island Railroad". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, NY. 10 May 1861. p. 2.
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