Seaport in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
High Water Mark
4.0 Feet
| | October 29, 2012 | |
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 19, 2019
1. High Water Mark Marker
Combining education and public service at the South Street Seaport.
On this day, Hurricane Sandy brought a storm surge of 4 feet to this location indicated by the red line.
For more information about hurricanes in NYC, visit:
Know Your Zone
NYC.gov/Know Your Zone
NYC Emergency Management
NYC/gov/EmergencyManagement
OR CALL 311
(212-639-9675 for Video Relay service
or TTY: 212-504-4155)
Erected by NYC Emergency Management; South Street Seaport Museum; FEMA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 42.339′ N, 74° 0.2′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. It is on South Street near John Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pier 16 South Street Seaport, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ambrose (here, next to this marker); Forecastle Head (a few steps from this marker); Capstan (a few steps from this marker); Wavertree (a few steps from this marker); America's Emporium (a few steps from this marker); Wall Street Exists Because of the Seaport (a few steps from this marker); Cargo Hatches (a few steps from this marker); W.O. Decker (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 19, 2019
2. High Water Mark Marker
Sailing ship Wavertree in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
