Ambrose (lightship)
1907 lightvessel in New York, New York. Added to the National Register in 1984, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The United States Lightship LV-87/WAL-512 (Ambrose) is a riveted steel lightship built in 1907 and served at the Ambrose Channel lightship station from December 1, 1908, until 1932, and in other posts until her decommissioning in 1966. It is one of a small number of preserved American lightships, and now serves as a museum ship at the South Street Seaport Museum in Lower Manhattan, New York City.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Pier 16, East River, Manhattan, New York, NY |
| County | New York |
| Listed | Sep 7, 1984 |
| Listed for | Transportation, Politics and government, Architecture, Social history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Relief; Scotland |
| Reference number | 84002758 |
| Type of place | lightvessel, preserved watercraft |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Pier 16, East River, Manhattan, New York, NY |
| Coordinates | 40.7053° N, 74.0025° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in New York | 813 listed places in New York → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Federal Hall National Memorial · under a mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Camp Gateway - Staten Island 8 miles · Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny 10 miles · Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook 18 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Ambrose (lightship) listed on the National Register?
Sep 7, 1984. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Ambrose (lightship)?
Yes. Ambrose (lightship) is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Ambrose (lightship)?
Pier 16, East River, Manhattan, New York, New York, New York. The nearest national park unit is Federal Hall National Memorial, under a mile away.
Source: Federal Hall National Memorial
Where is the nomination form for Ambrose (lightship)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Ambrose (lightship)?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Camp Gateway - Staten Island, 8 miles away. Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny is 10 miles away, and Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook is 18 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Ambrose (lightship)?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 84002758. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.