Seaport in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Ship's Wheel

South Street Seaport Museum

— Where New York Begins. —

The Ship's Wheel Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 13, 2023

1. The Ship's Wheel Marker

Inscription. The ship's wheel is located here so as to be mechanically close to the rudder, which is directly underneath the gear box. The gear box contains the warm gear and mechanisms that connect the wheel to the rudder. This wheel, which is original to Wavertree, is unusual for its odd number of spokes.

Erected by South Street Seaport Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 40° 42.305′ N, 74° 0.164′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. It can be reached from Pier 16 just 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 Street, 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: Boat Skids (a few steps from this marker); Poop Deck (a few steps from this marker); Capstan (a few steps from this marker); Cargo Hatches (a few steps from this marker); The Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Masting and Rigging / Dismasting (a few steps from this marker); Welcome Aboard / Where New York Begins / Wavertree Today

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Cargo Hatches (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 13, 2023

2. The Ship's Wheel 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 143 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.