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Kayaking & Exploring the Infamous Staten Island Ship Graveyard in NYC
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Күн бұрынJoin me as I explore the fascinating Staten Island Ship Graveyard. Experience an up close POV as I kayak alongside these massive abandoned ships left to decay in the Arthur Kill waterway. This marine scrapyard contains about 100 cargo ships, tugboats, and other vessels of the 20th century. This eerie and remote location has become a tourist attraction, despite it being difficult to access. I also paddle into Fresh Kills Park for a change of scenery. Fresh Kills Park was previously the largest landfill in the world, but closed in 2001. It is currently being converted into a public park as part of a multi-phase project. As usual, I had the place to myself and I loved getting close to these incredible pieces of history!
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@sayian1_998 Ай бұрын
I started following the channel cause you have some amazing content, This video had me on edge, I was worried you were going to get stuck and living 20m away from that spot I would never dream of going around or even near those ships. Did you prep for this? or you went on the fly.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this amazing comment. I really appreciate it. I prepared for this by watching a few videos, did some Google searches, and then went on the fly. I did check the weather / wind as always before heading out on any kayaking trip. It can make me a little nervous paddling the unknowns of new places but it's really fun. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@sayian1_998 Ай бұрын
@@TwoFeetOutdoors You going in between those ships took guts, that was amazing. Please keep up the great content.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@sayian1_998 Thank you! 💪
@jasonlieu5379 Ай бұрын
I used to go out there when I was a kid on my 12 boat on low tide I would not even get close because the water is so brown and merkey you don't know what is sticking up from the bottom and could poke a hole in your boat there is a lot of debris in that area under the water.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@jasonlieu5379 Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@TB-xi4mj Ай бұрын
There is always an eeriness to half sunken ships. Ghostly. Even on a sunny day. A foggy day really pulls you hard. Retired commercial Diver.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@TB-xi4mj I agree. So interesting though. I bet a foggy day here would be soooo cool. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@gregorygallagher6917 Ай бұрын
you have the guts of a burglar. I'd be so nervous of hitting something underwater. Awesome video, thanks!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you! "Guts of a burglar". I'll take that as a good thing. 🤣🤣🤣 I appreciate it.
@Juliejulez Ай бұрын
My husband and I LOVE you visiting the areas of NYC waterways. We reminisce about how crap was dumped in the waters back in the day. Who knew they could be good places to paddle. Love your channel!!!
@bobstone128 29 күн бұрын
I grew up on a boat, took my first steps on a deck and spoke my first words on one. That was the most relaxing video I have ever watched, thank you.
@TwoFeetOutdoors 29 күн бұрын
@@bobstone128 Wow, thank you for sharing that. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Growing up on a boat must have been such a cool and unique experience. Thank you. 😀
@acerig4675 Ай бұрын
I just went down a river, that I will never see in my lifetime. That’s priceless! Buddy, thank you for sharing.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@maumor2 Ай бұрын
Great video. What NYC is doing with Freshkills is remarkable. From the largest dump site in the world to the second largest park in the city. As cool as navigating thru the ship graveyard was I think it's time to get rid of that whole thing
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@maumor2 I agree with you 100% on all of it. No reason all that should be sitting in our waterways. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@angusbeef1574 Ай бұрын
It's weird to see those relics and realize that once upon a time they were in service and people worked on those vessels, glad you were able to get there and make this video! Amazing 👍👍👍👍👍 Whoa 😳 you just passed right over that sunken ship so close!!!
@SaltwaterSean 25 күн бұрын
Gotta thank my KZfaq home page for recommending your channel! Awesome stuff man
@TwoFeetOutdoors 25 күн бұрын
@@SaltwaterSean That's awesome!! I happy KZfaq is putting it out there with the algorithm. Welcome!! Thank you for watching and commenting.
@SaltwaterSean 25 күн бұрын
@@TwoFeetOutdoors happy to be here!
@MossRods 5 күн бұрын
7:53 talking about the video being relaxing and being quiet while a truck just rips its jake brake in the background lol
@TwoFeetOutdoors 5 күн бұрын
OMG, that is so funny! Trust me, I noticed that. That damn truck was trying to kill my vibe!! 😂😅🤣 This made me laugh. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@chrisandchriscollectingcar8778 Ай бұрын
This was amazing. That ship at around 17 minutes was so interesting. It is still trying to stand tall and proud, a history that helped make a city and a nation. It is hard not to think of some of these vessels in their prime and what they did, who worked on them, and the thousands of stories that can be told. They now sit nameless and forgotten, the men who built and crewed them also likely gone. Such a cool experience. Thanks for taking us along.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@chrisandchriscollectingcar8778 I love this thoughtful comment. You nailed it. It goes so deep. Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.
@DaraTah 7 күн бұрын
Really brilliant video Matt - very interesting place to visit!
@TwoFeetOutdoors 7 күн бұрын
@@DaraTah Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting. 😀
@uainteasyb Ай бұрын
Such much maritime history there, thanks for a great video !
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@doublea1945 Ай бұрын
Hi Matt, another outstanding paddle. I had no idea NYC had so many interesting areas. When you paddled into that ship, I held my breath😮. In fact, I held my breath quite a few times. Maybe one day l’ll get the nerve to try kayaking. Just have to get over the unknown. What is in those waters and if that water got on me, It’s over😅😅😅. Thanks again for another fine paddle experience.
@erictjujerman2093 23 күн бұрын
Fascinating!! And spooky as well! Amazing!😊😮😅
@TwoFeetOutdoors 23 күн бұрын
@@erictjujerman2093 Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@ModemmeX Ай бұрын
Really appreciate these videos! I’ve always loved all the water surrounding NYC. I left last summer after being there half my life. It’s so fun to watch these.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@ModemmeX Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I'm so happy you enjoy them. 😉
@lipdavis13 Ай бұрын
I saw the 3rd ST bridge was stuck open. Pretty sure you kayaked under it a few vids ago. Another great vid here. 👏
@tommybello8928 Ай бұрын
I live on Staten Island and have heard about and have seen photos of the ship graveyard. But, your video allowed us to see them up close. I particularly liked when you kayaked into Freshkills Park. I had never seen that part of Staten Island before. Thanks for posting.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you!! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. You are the 1st person to mention Fresh Kills (thank you for not clicking off the video before then) in the comments. I loved how green it was. So pretty. Thank you. 😀
@robertdubon84 Ай бұрын
Cool ride...thanks for taking us along! Besides the osprey, did you encounter any other animals or fish? Going thru those dilapidated barges was kind of scary! Was afraid you bump into something and just the thought of being tossed into that murky water was crazy!!!!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I paddled so slowly and cautiously so that I didn't bump anything dangerous beneath me. Going that slow, nothing would "toss" me in the water. I definitely didn't want to get in that murky water, though. 😀 It was calculated risk in order to get close-up shots to document how interesting and unique the ship graveyard is. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@Hibernia2324 Ай бұрын
You're brave! That water is horribly polluted.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@Hibernia2324 Thank you!! That one section that I mentioned how dirty it looked, it was nasty!!! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@letsgomets002 Ай бұрын
No it's not lots fish live there...and water has been getting cleaner every year.
@556m4 Ай бұрын
It may be polluted when compared to the waters off like Alaska or something but it’s come such a long way in my lifetime (I’m 45). I remember the waters off Manhattan used to be visibly disgusting up close and now they get better literally year after year. We get sharks and whales and seals all the time now which means that there are food sources for them which means that the water is healthy.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@556m4 I agree 100%. We're definitely seeing lots more wildlife in our waters and compared to years past, it's improving.
@mobiledevice2802 Ай бұрын
I love exploration videos of abandoned places. This one was a great example kayak style, I was just imagining how those boats were in service and then survived to be decommissioned. The attachment that a captain would have made to his boat.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@mobiledevice2802 Thank you. So, intriguing, right? I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@nataliaduran3257 Ай бұрын
Amazing! Looks like a lot of fun! It's a reminder to get out there and explore nothing happens in the comfort zone!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Soooo true! I really appreciate this comment. I have a background in participating in endurance events. You 100% have to break through your comfort zone to achieve greatness. 💯
@gewglesux Ай бұрын
Oh Brother!!! There he is at it again!! Great Tracking !! Loved this video!!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@M.TTT. Ай бұрын
12:28 awesome that you could get in there and get the shot. I saw this ship graveyard on google maps a couple weeks ago, pretty neat.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@M.TTT. 100% my favorite shot. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@emfraza7953 Ай бұрын
Life long NY'er, pretty cool to see all these familiar spots from down in the water - pretty ballsy taking a fabric kayak through sunken, rusty metal, too!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@emfraza7953 Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting. The kayak is actually 5mm double-layered polypropylene that is quite strong. I never once bumped anything below me the entire way around the ships. A combination of cautious paddling with a bit of luck. It was lots of fun. Thanks again!
@FlagSwept 16 күн бұрын
This is so amazing, mid-day kayak ASMR vlog just so cool. Also 13:12 there goes the tugboat, Pushing along a barge!
@TwoFeetOutdoors 16 күн бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@chrish5018 Ай бұрын
That was a really fun video. A neat perspective seeing a number of abandoned ships at kayak level. Stay safe out there man.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@chrish5018 Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@freddypflugbeil6 Ай бұрын
Thanks Two Feet that was one scary trip through the ship graveyard and the that bird nest was great to see. Be safe out there it's been fun watching your videos
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you!! It was so much fun! That nest was really cool. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@chriss172 Ай бұрын
Great video thank you! The Witte family still owns this amazing piece of history.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@chriss172 Incredible history. I'm interested to know what their plan is moving forward. I'm guessing they are slowly scraping all the metal, etc. ? Thank you for watching and commenting.
@brayday589 8 күн бұрын
@@TwoFeetOutdoors great grandson of witte there use to be hundreds of boats but they scraped them
@TwoFeetOutdoors 8 күн бұрын
@@brayday589 Wow, cool. Thank you for watching and commenting. I've heard there used to be a lot more than what currently exists.
@Just_Hearts_NYC Ай бұрын
Wow that was amazing! I could feel the History as you got up so close and personal, so cool thank you next time take a take a kayak buddy safer if you ever do it again, but that was awesome!. I held my breath every time you took you phone out. 😅 I was so scared. It was gonna end up in the water lol, but thank you that was cool so awesome! 👏 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼4 thumbs up! 😊
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Hahaha. Thank you for your concern. My kayaking adventures are always solo. I have lots of safety precautions in place. I love the solitude. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@jeromemorris2700 Ай бұрын
So cool.. You could not have picked a more beautiful day to explore this graveyard. Thanks!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@jeromemorris2700 Thank you. I agree. It was amazing!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. 😀☀️🌤
@boatmanmark1983 Ай бұрын
I was stationed at Governors Island back in the mid seventies. I used to patrol past there fairly frequently back then, what a change now. Thanks for the memories! Good job.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@liveloud9894 Ай бұрын
The real world people don’t know about that hides in plain sight Very interesting and informative Thank you for bringing this to us in your great videos
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@garykleinberger3704 Ай бұрын
I love your channel! Seen every one, my favorite has been going down the Bronx River and those crazy waterfalls.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I REALLY appreciate it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@DeanTaylor-f2b 3 күн бұрын
I grew up on Staten Island and everytime we'd cross the Outter Bridge on our way to New Jersey I'd always daydream about paddling around the wrecks in the ship graveyard. Keep up the great work!!! I'd like to suggest a trip around and onto Shooters island just off the foot of Harbor Road on Staten Island for a future video.
@TwoFeetOutdoors 3 күн бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I'm glad I helped to fulfill your daydream about paddling around the ship graveyard. Thank you for the suggestion. I'll look into Shooters Island. Wait, as a matter of fact, I did recently look at it on Google maps. Another subscriber mentioned it. It looks really cool. I will definitely consider it. Thanks. 😊
@FaLO66traintravels Ай бұрын
I absolutely enjoy your journeys and your editing!! Keep it up!! Thanks a million!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I appreciate it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@FaLO66traintravels Ай бұрын
@@TwoFeetOutdoors You're welcome!
@gildisc9759 Ай бұрын
Another great video and amazing content. Another aspect of your videos i love is the allure and adventure you take us on. It's as first person as a video on a kayak can get.. and you never disappoint with the ideas! Keep it up Matt!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😀
@myradioon Ай бұрын
Fun fact - Giuseppe Garibaldi lived on Staten Island and worked on ships and around the docks before he set off to start the Italian Revolution in 1860.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@SF-qu3fw Ай бұрын
Another awesome video! You paddle in some cool places. From alligators to ship skeletons and everything in between. ❤
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you!! You're exactly right. It's so cool seeing such a variety of areas via kayak. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@Mekinhumbel Ай бұрын
Oh man. What I wouldn't give to get out there with a camera at sunset or sunrise or in the fog. Amazing place. Thanks for taking us along.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Yeah, I bet that would be really incredible. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@TheFoxEssence Ай бұрын
You were so specific and u was able to pin point everything from your video on google maps! Talk about living vicariously 😅through
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you!! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. I'm happy you were able to follow along on Google maps. 😀
@boblister665 Ай бұрын
At 23:30 love the old hand crank capstan just over your shoulder. I was born at Staten Island and dad worked for Moran Towing in the early 50's. I would love to row there looks like a nice launce ramp but it is 300 miles from Cape Cod so thanks for taking us along
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@boblister665 Thank you!! I was so happy that I could paddle through all those tight spaces. So much fun!! Thank you for watching and commenting.
@stevemarciante9758 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video years ago I saw that graveyard when I sailed on a tanker I lived in Jersey and always wanted to go back and explore it don’t think I’ll get the chance so thank you
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
You're welcome!! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@mobymobymobymoby Ай бұрын
I had no idea how much urbex type stuff you can do on the water. This is so cool to see.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@reneebanta8569 Ай бұрын
Where do you clean all of the dirty water off of your kayak and gear? What a cool video with all of these ships and barges. Thanks!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@reneebanta8569 I completely wash everything at home and on the grass in the same spot every time. So far, no dead grass and no odd things growing. My kayak is completely washed between every single outing. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@letsgomets002 Ай бұрын
It's not dirty water
@556m4 Ай бұрын
@@letsgomets002We must be so desensitized. I see so many comments about “dirty water”. It’s the ocean ! It’s salt water. Yes he goes to some questionable places that I wouldn’t swim at for the life of me but it’s definitely not raw sewage or toxic waste by any means.
@AlphaMaleBuddhistPodcast-qs6tn Ай бұрын
Amazing, great content, I would always walk my dog in that park in Carteret
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. That's a really pretty park.
@zoeazsss5035 Ай бұрын
Interesting documentary and kayak ride. Beautiful day for you.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@zoeazsss5035 Thank you! Beautiful day. Interesting paddle. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@lennykibbs260 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the link... awesome shot inside that ship... only could see this from land
@TwoFeetOutdoors 11 күн бұрын
That was so much fun!!!
@angusbeef1574 Ай бұрын
YESSSSS!!!! I've been waiting for this video!! Watching right now 😁
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@angusbeef1574 Awesome 👌 Hope you love it!
@larryzielkowski2018 Ай бұрын
another GREAT video with awesome content I Hope you never run out of amazing ideas thanks
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you!! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I won't run out of ideas. 😀
@potatothorn 27 күн бұрын
another absolutely fascinating paddle. there was a similar WW2 "mothball fleet" out here in the SF bay but it was not as accessible or decayed, it got taken away... this is just amazing in so many ways after all this time... thanks so much and ps we were thinking of you when we saw Colorado River paddlers heading towards the Grand Canyon haha/
@TwoFeetOutdoors 27 күн бұрын
@potatothorn Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting. 😀
@robertrusnak620 Ай бұрын
That was my playground as a kid. We would build a makeshift raft and paddle over from behind the old copper works plant in Carteret.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@robertrusnak620 Sounds like a great childhood. The things our parents never knew we did. 🤣🤣 Thank you for watching and commenting.
@423harleyman 29 күн бұрын
New subscriber, throughly enjoyed this video. And it truly was relaxing to watch.
@TwoFeetOutdoors 29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you for subscribing, too. I'm glad it was relaxing for you. I have lots of other videos I think you will enjoy. 😀
@thelongs5698 Ай бұрын
What excellent content this week Matt! It is amazing that someone "owns" this property and the state allows it! Keep 'em coming
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Yes, technically, a scrapyard owns it but I don't see how it's allowed or if the scrapyard owns part of the waterway? It's been like this since the 1930's. Seems like it should be cleaned up even though it's interesting. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@Robbie-sk6vc Ай бұрын
Fallow the money!
@michaelmarcotti2470 Ай бұрын
A great adventure and a little spooky around the ships! Love seeing ospreys. I lke wearing polarized sunglasses while paddleing {I wear glaases anyway} as it alows me to see whats below the surface better. Great video!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@michaelmarcotti2470 Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@wn6904k 23 күн бұрын
Very cool video, would be very spooky at night in there
@TwoFeetOutdoors 23 күн бұрын
I agree. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@zertilus Ай бұрын
Wild, i just started watching your channel this month. Now you upload a video rowing through where i live!!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
See how that works! It was meant to be. 😀 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@mmats2001 Ай бұрын
100 % this has been one of my favorite videos you've done. I've launched from the same ramp and gone up to Liberty State Park to see the statue of Liberty.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm curious about your trip to the Statue of Liberty. How's the boat traffic there? Seems like a lot of large boats in that area. Also, can you get close to the island? Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@mmats2001 Ай бұрын
@@TwoFeetOutdoors Well I launched from the same ramp you did, Arthur Kill is fine up to where the Bayonne Bridge is at. Then the upper bay it gets ruff with all the different currents that meet at that point. Definitely not for a kayak but the kind of boat I have is fine. Matt if you ever wanna meet and explore together on my boat let me know and we can do something, it will be a pleasure.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@mmats2001 Wow, that's awesome!! I definitely try to steer clear of rough water and bad currents. Thank you for the offer. I appreciate it. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@556m4 Ай бұрын
@@TwoFeetOutdoorsI’m surprised you don’t wear something that is hi-vis so boat traffic will spot you sooner and easier.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@556m4 Thank you. I'm visible and I steer clear of close encounters with boats. Plus, I typically paddle along shorelines and stay away from channels. An occasional channel crossing here and there. I'm very safety conscious without being paranoid. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you. 😀
@lonniegrimes3665 29 күн бұрын
It was good to see the old grave yard. I grew up on Staten Island, There was also another boat dump off Richmond Terr. That one we used to go out on the boats. No we did not have a boat we would walk out on them and jump from boat to boat. I learned the hard way. I jumped and landed on a 12 inch rusted spike that went through my right foot. My parents were not happy about where it happened. . I looked on Google earth but all those boats are now gone.. But now at 70 years old its all just memories now. my friends are now all passed away, I live in the Philippines now. But I subscribed because you go all around NYC. Just like we did all those years ago. Just be safe brother.
@TwoFeetOutdoors 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.
@walthampton6700 Ай бұрын
That takes some serious stones my friend. Ty for the content. Best content on KZfaq if you ask me. You were born to do what you are doing. Good on you.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@walthampton6700 Wow, thank you!! 😊 I really APPRECIATE the compliment. It means a lot to me. Thanks again. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@daviskoier6853 Ай бұрын
Nice visuals on a place seldom seen. The soft underbelly of maritime commerce. I do like what you do. Thanks
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you!! I appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@marktheshark7006 Ай бұрын
Another excellent video. So much fun to watch! Also, your production level just keeps getting better and better!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😀
@AK-ey2uy Ай бұрын
My husband grew up on Staten Island and went to the ship graveyard many years ago. He said that at the time you could get onto the ships from land. He boarded a ferry and sat in one of the seats!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@AK-ey2uy Wow, that's incredible. Thank you for sharing that. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@apenza4304 4 күн бұрын
That was great to see what it looks like today. I’ve taken many photos at the “graveyard’ between 2005-2010 and it’s interesting to see how it has changed. At low tide you can see more of the boats but can’t navigate through them as you were able to do.
@TwoFeetOutdoors 4 күн бұрын
Yes, there's definitely pros and cons to the tides there. I've seen a drone video during low tide, and it's really cool. I was glad I could get so close paddling through / between them. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@cclme1276 Ай бұрын
19:41 on right is the SS New Bedford built by the New England Steamship Co for Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket service. She was requisitioned by the military for WW 2 service and travelled across the Atlantic and back.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
@skdinterceptor2828 19 сағат бұрын
Great video, love seeing these old ships......retired in peace.
@TwoFeetOutdoors 19 сағат бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@owen4248 29 күн бұрын
Just found your channel awesome trip been traveling west shore expressway many time I always wondered about that ship grave yard seen it on google maps often this one had me on edge but very cool to see these old ships up close thanks for the trip .
@TwoFeetOutdoors 29 күн бұрын
@@owen4248 Thank you so much!! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I hope you'll check out other videos of mine. Welcome to Two Feet Outdoors. 😀
@556m4 Ай бұрын
After watching several of your videos I was shocked to see that you don’t have nearly as many subscribers that I thought you would. I then realized the channel is new so keep it going. This is quality content and I’m especially interested because I’m from Brooklyn born and raised and now reside in Breezy Point. You should come out here and film we have great water access, bay and ocean. Good luck from a fellow Matthew.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@556m4 Exactly, I'm growing pretty quickly but like you said, I'm a really new channel but I'm sticking with it for the long haul. It's so much fun!! Thank you for the suggestion. I appreciate you watching and commenting Matthew. 😁
@RR448 Ай бұрын
Thank you for bringing us along..
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.
@cameltoeinspector6015 Ай бұрын
Really cool and neat video Matt thanks for the content man
@johna9642 Ай бұрын
Another great video. You’ve got nerves of steel paddling in between that debris. I got nervous for you. Were those wrecks tied down or beached? Be safe out there.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@johna9642 Thank you so much! The are resting on the bottom. Just sitting there beached. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@jeromemorris2700 Ай бұрын
So beautiful. Thanks Matt!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you! I appreciate it so much. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😀
@tombillotto6335 Ай бұрын
How cool - at 14:11, you can hear an Osprey call and the pile of sticks on top of the ship structure appear to be its nest.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Yes, so many Osprey there. Love it. That nest was amazing. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@pilates68 8 күн бұрын
One of these ships must be the Mary Murray. She was a Staten Island ferry that operated in the late 30’s and was retired in the early 60’s. For some reason she was left sitting in a marshy inlet along I95 (NJ Turnpike) in the 1980’s. I always saw her on trips to NY from DC. Some time in the early 90’s she was gone and I heard that she had been towed somewhere nearby. This has to be the place!!! Can’t be much left of her. You paddled by one that looked like a ferry. Makes me wonder. Great content!!! Great channel!!!
@TwoFeetOutdoors 8 күн бұрын
@@pilates68 Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and commenting.
@miketez1 Ай бұрын
I haven't watched this video yet but I have seen the ship graveyeard on Google Maps. So many things that we as New Yawkers are oblivious to the rich treasures that's around us. Thank you for sharing.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you. I paddle up close and personal. Like a maze. So cool. Hope you watch when you have time. Thanks.
@blackman10701 Ай бұрын
I’m steady living your videos. So relaxing. Your Bronx River and orchard beach are my 2 favorite. However everything New York I’ve watched twice. Going to watch this again tomorrow.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
I love it!! Thank you so much. I REALLY appreciate it.
@user-wf1ll1he2y Ай бұрын
Bananas! Thanks for another super cool vid! 🎉🎉🎉
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
🍌🍌🍌 B A N A N A S!!! Love it!! Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and commenting.
@richarddouglas1712 Ай бұрын
Very cool an interesting! Thanks for the video 👍
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@original_silverdee 3 күн бұрын
Wow that is pretty cool, never knew that was over there.
@TwoFeetOutdoors 3 күн бұрын
@original_silverdee Thank you. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@dianakardum6150 29 күн бұрын
So cool! Thanks for this!
@TwoFeetOutdoors 29 күн бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I have lots of similar videos. I hope you'll check them out. Thanks! 😀
@peg9508 Ай бұрын
What a way 2 start my day.. 1st time cn this type of content, I was awed n on the edge of my seat 4 me n u. Brh u got balls of steel. I've got so many ? But 4 now, this hasbeen a amazing trip of a lifetime 4 me. U have a new subscriber 😮 yea this is me. Stay safe❤
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@peg9508 WOW, thank you!! I hope you check out my other videos one by one and enjoy them as much as this one. Thank you for watching and commenting. Thank you for subscribing too. ❤️
@michaellurie9138 Ай бұрын
You the Man! Not that man behind you, You!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@michaellurie9138 Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Thanks for the compliment.
@geoknee 7 күн бұрын
Very cool looking into the ship! Thanks!
@TwoFeetOutdoors 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@michaelgordon5201 Ай бұрын
Thanks for visiting the graveyard.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@michaelgordon5201 You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. 😀
@AlanKroeger Ай бұрын
A touch like ASMR, but this time it wasn't sketchy. Love your videos just had to toss in that tease 😊
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
I love it!! Thank you. Sketchy. Sketchy. Sketchy!! 🤣🤣🤣 Yes, a bit of ASMR along with some good nature vibes in the big city. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@georgepolasky9809 Ай бұрын
Fascinating video, Matt. AGAIN !!! Loved it. I just subscribed. I was hoping you wouldn’t fumble your phone when you guided it into the ship. Also, when you drifted into the boat I was praying that it wouldn’t collapse on you. It would’ve been your tomb. The Arthur Kill is very interesting. It’s quite narrow, yet full of great stuff, as you demonstrated. I wonder how you got to Carteret Park from wherever you live. Not the easiest place to find, even with a GPS. I don’t live terribly far from there. And yes, someone mentioned the Third Ave. bridge over the Harlem River having trouble closing. I believe you were just there recently. The video with the Big C block. Columbia. Thank you, Matt.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@georgepolasky9809 Thank you so much for subscribing. I appreciate you watching and commenting, too. Great comment. Actually, GPS was spot on. Got me there with no issues at all. Carteret Park is really nice. I like it a lot. Thanks again!!! Welcome to Two Feet Outdoors.
@frankcastle6745 Ай бұрын
Another great video, thank you!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@yearight6294 Ай бұрын
I've seen 2 or 3 of ur other videos but never expected u to go here lol i always was curious about this place growing up on staten island
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@yearight6294 I'm curious why you didn't expect it? 😀 Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.
@1999jeep1999 Ай бұрын
Very interesting keep up the good work
@DeffectiveMirrors Ай бұрын
Born and raised in NYC. I always wanted to kayak the waters out there and fish but the cleanliness of the water disgusted me. I also didn’t know where I’d find storage that made sense. Once I moved to the state of GA I got a Vanhunks Sauger and began kayaking and fishing down here. And now I get to watch you do what I wanted to do up there. It’s a win win😂😂. You crazy man, stay dry and stay safe
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Awesome!! I'm glad you can kayak NYC through me via KZfaq. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you.
@letsgomets002 Ай бұрын
The water in the ocean in NYC...is not all dirty.!! Just as clean as your Ga.water
@jsidorable Ай бұрын
Pretty sure I saw Popeye;s old boat sticking out of the water.) Great video.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@jsidorable I should have brought some spinach with me. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@heli-crewhgs5285 Ай бұрын
Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Ooh, Olive-sk!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@heli-crewhgs5285 "That's all I can stands, 'cause I can't stands no more!" -Popeye
@TallyESports Ай бұрын
Loving your channel. Just found ya while visiting my brother up here in Maryland! Keep it up.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
That's awesome 👌 I'm glad you found me. Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@Bishopspipes Ай бұрын
Just subbed (Long Island here). What about kayaking one of those streams or brooks that we drive over when driving to PA, upstate, or NJ? You know when you look over the overpass and sometimes see some real gnarly looking waterways. Not sure how safe or realistic it is but I’d like to see it!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Check out my other videos. I have videos paddling lots of other gnarly waterways. Watch Bronx River, Newtown Creek, Coney Island Creek, Brooklyn, Gowanus Canal. I have lots of other videos you enjoy when you have time. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate you subbing.
@PhilFake-ew7wk 19 күн бұрын
That ATA ocean tug is the grandfather of the ATF Ocean tug I served on in the Navy.
@TwoFeetOutdoors 19 күн бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@elamanvetta1685 Ай бұрын
Even in decay, those ships are beautiful...but sad. You are certainly getting some splendid days for paddling there. That park area is amazing! 😮 We would have to watch out for alligators on the banks here in Texas. 😏
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
Have you watched my "Florida Edition" video? Lots of alligators. I agree. The ships are beautiful. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@elamanvetta1685 Ай бұрын
@@TwoFeetOutdoors Yep, I watched the Florida video. I think I've watched them all.😎
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@elamanvetta1685 THANK YOU!!! That's amazing 👏 🤩
@richierugs6544 Ай бұрын
love these!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@@richierugs6544 Thank you so much!!!
@xxifix7230 Ай бұрын
WOW that is amazing! The one at 19:15 looks like an old steam tugboat and the one at the 19:50 looks like some sort of a passenger ship, maybe a steam ferry. Thank you for the great videos!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
THANK YOU!! Yes, so fascinating isn't it. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
@TheGraffitiWanderer Ай бұрын
great video... I remember launching from that same spot in NJ and a few jet skiers said there was a shark warning in the area... some shark named "Mary Lee" that actually has tracking device that is known in the Atlantic Ocean. but we didn't see it. Also those old rusty boat's are extremely dangerous to attempt to climb on, the metal is all rusted and weak and the old wood boards just flakes off when you try to touch any of it... i wouldn't wanna get stuck inside any of that mess.
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
@TheGraffitiWanderer Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm glad I didn't see "Mary Lee" Yeah, I knew better than to climb on them, but it was tempting.
@Jmoon789 Ай бұрын
Witte’s graveyard! I worked on a tugboat for the company that owns this place. We would sometimes tie up barges there! So cool to see! Love your channel!
@TwoFeetOutdoors Ай бұрын
That's really cool. Thank you so much for commenting and watching. I really appreciate it. Thanks for the compliment.
@dianeribaudo956 Ай бұрын
I’ve discovered your channel two days ago. I love it, especially since I’m from Long Island. I just want to tell you that you did indeed see bald eagles when you were in Wertheim Park (spelling?)
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