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After a Brutal Winter, a Late Season for “Floaters”

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Rick SpilmanMay 29, 2014

April is usually the month for “floaters” in New York harbor.  This year, after a particularly brutal winter, most seem to be popping up in May.  “Floaters” are the bodies of the dead who ended up in the harbor over … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged "floaters", Bjoern Kils, new york harbor, New York Media Boat

April in New York Harbor – Seals, New Boats and Floaters?

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Rick SpilmanApril 24, 2010

It is feeling like spring in New York harbor.   Earlier this month a harbor seal  was seem enjoying the sun on an old pier on the Jersey City side of the Hudson. Harbor seal were once common in New York harbor but were … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged "floaters", Harbor seal, New York City Police and Fire Departments, new york harbor
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