A 1914 railroad barge, believed to be the last all-wooden Hudson River railroad barge still afloat, rescued and moored in Red Hook since 1994 by the juggler David Sharps. Go below decks to see the captain's living quarters and the longshoremen's tools from the days when New York was the country's most important port.
- Address
- 290 Conover St (Pier 44), Brooklyn, NY 11231
- Hours
- Thu 16:00-20:00; Sat 13:00-17:00 (most weeks; check the events calendar)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 45 min
- Price
- Free tours (waterfrontmuseum.org, 2026)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Reach Pier 44 on foot through a private parking lot at the foot of Conover Street.
- It doubles as a showboat: check the calendar for performances on board.