Seaport in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cargo Hatches
South Street Seaport Museum
— Where New York Begins. —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023
1. Cargo Hatches Marker
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Cargo Hatches. South Street Seaport Museum. Wavertree has four cargo hatches that provide access to the cargo hold. Nearly all of Wavertree's space is dedicated to cargo. In her working life, Wavertree carried all varieties of bulk cargoes such as grain, coal, rice, timber, kerosene, nitrate, and jute (plant fiber used to make burlap). Hatches were closed with heavy wooden hatch boards, over which a waxed or tarred tarpaulin was stretched. The hatch tarp was rolled around an iron "batten" at the edges and wedged into place. This method of securing the tarp to keep seawater out is "battening the hatches."
Wavertree has four cargo hatches that provide access to the cargo hold. Nearly all of Wavertree's space is dedicated to cargo. In her working life, Wavertree carried all varieties of bulk cargoes such as grain, coal, rice, timber, kerosene, nitrate, and jute (plant fiber used to make burlap). Hatches were closed with heavy wooden hatch boards, over which a waxed or tarred tarpaulin was stretched. The hatch tarp was rolled around an iron "batten" at the edges and wedged into place. This method of securing the tarp to keep seawater out is "battening the hatches."
Location. 40° 42.329′ N, 74° 0.194′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. Marker can be reached from East River Greenway just east of John Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker can be found onboard the Wavertree display on Pier 16. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 167 John Street, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wavertree (here, next to this marker); Capstan (here, next to this marker); Forecastle Head
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Identical markers are available elsewhere onboard the ship.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023
2. Cargo Hatches Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
