Seaport in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Saloon
South Street Seaport Museum
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When Wavertree was in active service, this cabinthe saloonwas opulently decorated in the Victorian style. It was the captain's living room and the ship's office and was full of smells of pipe tobacco, kerosene oil, and fresh, hot tea. Plush carpets, fancy furniture, book-lined shelves, and pictures in ornate frames might let you forget, at least for a moment, that you were on a ship.
Wavertree's sole purpose was to carry cargo for hire. As a "tramp"a ship that took cargo to any port, if it paidWavertree's saloon operated as ship's office in port and as its parlor at sea. Here the captain would meet with ship's agents, port officials, insurance representatives, and clients with goods to sell, buy, or have shipped. The presentation of the saloon was a credit both to the Master of the ship and to the company.
There are few original images and artifacts from Wavertree when she was in service. What you see here is a credible interpretation of a Victorian-era cargo sailing ship of the late 19th century. The more fragile items would be stowed while voyaging to protect them during rough seas and taken out when the ship made port.
Erected by South Street Seaport Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce
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Location. 40° 42.31′ N, 74° 0.173′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. It can be reached from Pier 16 south of East River Greenway, on the right when traveling south. The marker is onboard the Wavertree exhibit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 South St, 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: Masting and Rigging / Dismasting (here, next to this marker); Cargo Hatches (here, next to this marker); Welcome Aboard / Where New York Begins / Wavertree Today (here, next to this marker); Capstan (here, next to this marker); Poop Deck (here, next to this marker); Boat Skids (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Cargo Hatches (a few steps from this marker); The Ship's Wheel (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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 117 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
