Why Hundreds of New York Ships were Abandoned on Staten Island

The Staten Island Boat Graveyard, located at 2453 Arthur Kill Road in Rossville, was built in the 1930s and went by several different names, such as the Witte Marine Scrap Yard, Arthur Kill Boat Yard, and Tugboat graveyard. Now it’s officially known as the Donjon Iron and Metal Scrap Processing Facility. The Boat Graveyard was once home to as many as 400 vessels. Today, the number has been estimated to be between 25 to 40 decaying ships. The scrapyard is known for its large assortment of obsolete steam tugs, ferries, car floats, and other crafts that have a comprehensive history. Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉    / @itshistory   01:47 The history of shipbreaking yards 02:10 Who founded the Staten Island Boat Graveyard? 04:22 The First African American ship crew during World War II 06:22 New York City Fire Department’s Abram S. Hewitt 09:02 The New England Passenger Steamer and the Eldia 10:12 Creepy Cemeteries near the Staten Island Boat Graveyard 12:43 Why Artists, moviemakers and marine historians Love the Graveyard 14:57 Donjon Marine Company Incorporated IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.    • IT'S HISTORY 🔥 Trending   » Subscribe:    / @itshistory   » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] » DISCLAIMER Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. If you believe your image or content was used in a way that violates your rights, please contact us at [email protected] » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Camrin Dekis, Editor - Piotr Kubiak Host - Ryan Socash » SOURCES   / 791901078914982   Thumbnail image - ierdnall https://flic.kr/p/pYZFwr (illustrative example) » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section. Image at 11:50 is for Illustrative purposes only and does not reflect actual cemetery. Clarification: We refer to D-Day as a "disastrous" event for America regarding how many young men were lost.