The Ship Graveyeard in Rossvile - Staten Island, NY

Wow. Looks nice but they really should reuse the metal at the very least.

Looks colourful in the sunshine. But what a mess!  Are there plans to clear it away?

Brilliant capture Charles.    they should call that area "Rust City".  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-15 03:40
Brilliant capture Charles.    they should call that area "Rust City".

The scenery changes a bit every year. They just rot there and rust, so that woud bea good name.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-15 03:56
The scenery changes a bit every year. They just rot there and rust, so that woud bea good name.

Seems like they would have scrapped them years ago unless the cost is more than what they would have got out of the materials salvaged.  In any case they are now somewhat of an eyesore.  

I love it,   I do like rotting old boats  - Here's one from land.  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3XR ... sh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-15 06:04
Seems like they would have scrapped them years ago unless the cost is more than what they would have got out of the materials salvaged.  In any case they are now somewhat of an eyesore.

They are an eyesore. Standing 15 stories high and can be seen for miles.They should be coming down soon, to make way for a wind turbine assembly area. I am hoping to get the progress work.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-15 06:42
They are an eyesore. Standing 15 stories high and can be seen for miles.They should be coming down soon, to make way for a wind turbine assembly area. I am hoping to get the progress work.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get to document the project.  

DAFlys Posted at 9-15 06:07
I love it,   I do like rotting old boats  - Here's one from land.  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3XR ... sh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Nicely done. There is something about rotting old boats that is attracting. IT's weird.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-15 07:15
I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get to document the project.

Thanks looking forward to it. I hve been called to ask if I would do it. The company and the Economic Development group are looking to document it, but when it rolls around you never know who will get it. There is allot of politics in the mix.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-15 07:34
Thanks looking forward to it. I hve been called to ask if I would do it. The company and the Economic Development group are looking to document it, but when it rolls around you never know who will get it. There is allot of politics in the mix.

No doubt there will be politics involved but hopefully you'll come out the winner off the project.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-15 07:37
No doubt there will be politics involved but hopefully you'll come out the winner off the project.

I work with both groups. I have done websites and photography for the energy group and also for the economic development entity. Chances are good. I am starting to like the heavy industry shots.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-15 07:38
I work with both groups. I have done websites and photography for the energy group and also for the economic development entity. Chances are good. I am starting to like the heavy industry shots.

Sounds like you have a bit of an in then.  I've seen how politics comes into play in this area way to many times so again I hope you are successful.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-15 07:40
Sounds like you have a bit of an in then.  I've seen how politics comes into play in this area way to many times so again I hope you are successful.

Thanks allot.

Depp Posted at 9-14 22:33
Wow. Looks nice but they really should reuse the metal at the very least.

It started in the 1930s. They only move what sells. A bit crazy.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-15 07:30
Nicely done. There is something about rotting old boats that is attracting. IT's weird.

It's very weird isnt it.    That one is supposed to be an oyster catcher rather than a boat,  but I never made too much sense of it.

DAFlys Posted at 9-16 02:10
It's very weird isnt it.    That one is supposed to be an oyster catcher rather than a boat,  but I never made too much sense of it.

Either way it' a great monochrome shot.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-16 03:18
Either way it' a great monochrome shot.

Thanks,   that was taken on a really windy day and I didnt have my heavy tripod either,     but still I do like that style of shot a lot.

DAFlys Posted at 9-16 05:00
Thanks,   that was taken on a really windy day and I didnt have my heavy tripod either,     but still I do like that style of shot a lot.

Same here. It looks great.

That’s a great shot - I’m sure that’s going to cost somebody a fortune to clean up

Codgerzh2 Posted at 9-16 08:10
That’s a great shot - I’m sure that’s going to cost somebody a fortune to clean up

It's a salvage yard. It's been there since the 30s. Somehow they make money on it

Impressive capture!

Montfrooij Posted at 9-29 03:05
Impressive capture!

Thanks I wish there was a good line of sight there so I could get much lower.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-29 06:31
Thanks I wish there was a good line of sight there so I could get much lower.

You would have to be much closer I guess.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-29 06:34
You would have to be much closer I guess.

Yes but there is a high steel fence between the land and the water.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-29 06:48
Yes but there is a high steel fence between the land and the water.

I already expected that.
High value stuff.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-29 07:04
I already expected that.
High value stuff.

Is it? I don't think anyone can just go in and steel it.  It's too heavy and cumbersome.I think they don't want the public to notice it, or they are worried about people going in and getting hurt.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-29 07:16
Is it? I don't think anyone can just go in and steel it.  It's too heavy and cumbersome.I think they don't want the public to notice it, or they are worried about people going in and getting hurt.

I'm guessing they also remove the valuable metals there?

Montfrooij Posted at 9-29 07:25
I'm guessing they also remove the valuable metals there?

Yes, they tow them in and wait for people to need parts. Not sure how they handle it.

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-29 07:38
Yes, they tow them in and wait for people to need parts. Not sure how they handle it.

So these are worth protecting.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-29 09:23
So these are worth protecting.

I think the salvage company gets a reward forgetting the ship, detoxifying it and bringing it to their tow yard. They probably remove the valuable metals and parts and then hope that people need the steel if not they let it rot. I think they don't want to get the attention of the nature lovers that don't want ships rotting in their backyard. I think these ships are like a pallet of pavers of bricks they are heavy and bulky and for the most part not worth stealing because it takes too much effort. What do you think?

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-29 11:44
I think the salvage company gets a reward forgetting the ship, detoxifying it and bringing it to their tow yard. They probably remove the valuable metals and parts and then hope that people need the steel if not they let it rot. I think they don't want to get the attention of the nature lovers that don't want ships rotting in their backyard. I think these ships are like a pallet of pavers of bricks they are heavy and bulky and for the most part not worth stealing because it takes too much effort. What do you think?

That could be it for sure.
It will depend on which metals are still inside.

When I used to dive brass port holes were what we looked for.