St. George on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of the Staten Island Ferry passengers
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 15, 2024
1. In Memory of the Staten Island Ferry passengers plaque
In Memory of the Staten Island Ferry passengers who lost their lives and in dedication to those who were injured in the tragic accident on the Andrew J. Barbieri on October 15, 2003
The City of New York returned the Abdrew J. Barbieri to passenger service in their honor in June 2004
Joseph Bagarozza Darius Marshall Guillermo Paguay John P. Healy Frank R. Sullivan John Valinski Louis Alexander Robinson Debra Mary Castro Carmen Huertas Pio Canini Vincent Ferrante Jr.
Erected 2024.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 2003.
Location. 40° 38.578′ N, 74° 4.297′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in St. George. It is on Ferry Terminal Viaduct east of Bay Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Staten Island Ferry Terminal, Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Focused on Infinity (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also
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Other markers no longer nearby. National Lighthouse Museum (was about 800 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Barracks (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Administration Building (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Maritime New York (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); The 1907 Lamp Shop (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. MV Andrew J. Barberi. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Allision (sic) of Staten Island Ferry Andrew J. Barberi St. George, Staten Island, New York.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 15, 2024
2. In Memory of the Staten Island Ferry passengers plaque site
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 15, 2024
3. In Memory of the Staten Island Ferry passengers site overview
The memorial is near the site of the accident.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 4, 2021
4. Aboard Andrew J. Barbieri
A similar plaque naming only nine victims was once aboard the boat.
via National Transportation Safety Board, 2003
5. The collision aftermath
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
