18th-Century Ship Found at Trade Center Site

16 07 2010

On Tuesday morning, workers excavating the site of the underground vehicle security center for the future World Trade Center hit a row of sturdy, upright wood timbers, regularly spaced, sticking out of a briny gray muck flecked with oyster shells.  Construction workers discovered the keel of a centuries-old wooden ship at the site of the new World Trade Center. New Yorkers continued to speculate about what might have caused the mysterious vessel to come to rest amid layers of landfill.

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Welcome to Enjoying NYC Blog

19 11 2009

This blog pretends to be an space where people will be able to find useful hints and tips while planning the next trip to New York as well as to share experiences and recommend things to do in New York City








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