Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Freeport Point Shipyard
1924 - 1968
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018
1. Freeport Point Shipyard Marker
Founded by Fred and Mirto Scopinich
built rumrunners, Coast Guard boats,
commercial vessels, & air-sea rescue boats
received Navy Excellence Award during WW II
Erected 2014 by Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 37.719′ N, 73° 34.857′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is on Woodcleft Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freeport NY 11520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boat Builders of Freeport (approx. ¼ mile away); Freeport Legends (approx. 0.3 miles away); Guy Lombardo's House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Al Grover's Spirit of Freeport (approx. 0.4 miles away); Freeport's Nautical Mile (approx. 0.4 miles away); Woodcleft Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Two Shipwrecks and the Life Saving Service (approx. 0.4 miles away); "The LIGHTS Club" (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.
More about this marker. The marker is located just short of the southern end of Woodcleft Avenue.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Scopinich family - Freeport and East Quogue (Long Island Traditions, YouTube, 4 mins.). "Fred Scopinich comes from a long line of boat builders. In the early 1900s they built traditional fishing boats for Freeport residents. During the 1920s they built vessels for both rum runners and law enforcement. Like other builders during the two world wars they built military craft for the navy and other defense agencies. After World War II they began building small recreational boats and commercial fishing boats. In 1956 the elder Scopinich brothers sold the yard in Freeport, and young Fred Scopinich moved to East Quogue, where they continue to operate in the historic Hampton Shipyard...." (Submitted on November 26, 2018.)
2. Marker honors Freeport Point Shipyard (Long Island Herald, Oct. 2, 2015). (Submitted on November 26, 2018.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018
2. Freeport Point Shipyard Marker - wideview
The empty lot behind the fence is what is left of the shipyard.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
