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Historic Ship Sinks in NYC Harbor After Storied Past
6 Jul
Summary
- A former racing schooner sank recently in New York.
- The vessel served as a WWII Coast Guard ship and Cousteau's research vessel.
- It was also a popular bar and restaurant before its recent sinking.
A former racing schooner, the Highlander Sea, recently met its end at the bottom of New York Harbor. This storied vessel, built in 1924, lived a multifaceted life before its recent sinking. Its diverse history includes serving as a Coast Guard vessel during World War II and as a research ship for the renowned explorer Jacques Cousteau.
Later, the ship found new life as a popular floating bar and oyster restaurant in New York Harbor. It was also the flagship of Port Huron, Michigan, from 2002 to 2011, acting as a floating classroom. The vessel, recently named Pilot, was docked for repairs earlier this year when it sank.
No one was aboard or injured during the incident. The owner is assessing options for salvage. This historic schooner was being considered for National Historic Landmark status and is one of only two remaining from a significant sailing competition.
