Priscilla (Long Island Sound Oyster Sloop)
United States historic place in West Sayville, New York. Added to the National Register in 2006, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Priscilla is a classic oyster dredging sloop and museum ship at the Long Island Maritime Museum. Built in 1888, it is the oldest surviving boat from the Great South Bay oyster fleet, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. It is berthed near the Modesty, another National Historic Landmark sloop.
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The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Waterfront, Long Island Maritime Museum, 84 West Ave., West Sayville, NY |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Listed | Feb 17, 2006 |
| Listed for | Maritime history, Transportation, Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 06000238 |
| Type of place | sloop, 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 | Waterfront, Long Island Maritime Museum, 84 West Ave., West Sayville, NY |
| Coordinates | 40.7223° N, 73.0959° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Fire Island National Seashore · 5 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | The Cottage At Sailors Haven 5 miles · Watch Hill Bayview House 6 miles · The Bayberry Dunes House 6 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Priscilla (Long Island Sound Oyster Sloop) listed on the National Register?
Feb 17, 2006. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Priscilla (Long Island Sound Oyster Sloop)?
Yes. Priscilla (Long Island Sound Oyster Sloop) is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Priscilla (Long Island Sound Oyster Sloop)?
Waterfront, Long Island Maritime Museum, 84 West Ave., West Sayville, Suffolk County, New York. The nearest national park unit is Fire Island National Seashore, 5 miles away.
Source: Fire Island National Seashore
Where is the nomination form for Priscilla (Long Island Sound Oyster Sloop)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Priscilla (Long Island Sound Oyster Sloop)?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is The Cottage At Sailors Haven, 5 miles away. Watch Hill Bayview House is 6 miles away, and The Bayberry Dunes House is 6 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Priscilla (Long Island Sound Oyster Sloop)?
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 06000238. 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.