SHIPS - Manhattan's Changing Waterfront and Harbor

Following on our episode about the move from breakbulk cargo to the container revolution, you'll hear from Ted Scull. He is an author, travel writer, and lecturer specializing in destinations, maritime and railway subjects, and New York City. He served as chairman of the World Ship Society, Port of New York Branch, and as president of the Steamship Historical Society. You will learn about his time working for Holland America Line from 1964 – 1966 in Sales Promotion. It was here that he witnessed the major changes to Manhattan's waterfront. The Container Revolution was taking over from the breakbulk ships that were loaded and unloaded along the city’s waterfront. Long stretches were abandoned for years. Increases in air travel took over from point-to-point passenger ship travel and ocean liners were replaced by leisure travel aboard cruise ships. You will also hear from Stuart Gewirtzman whose childhood fascination with ships and trains led him to a 33-year career as a transportation planning consultant in New York City with a focus on transit and ferry services. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the World Ship Society - Port of New York Branch. Stuart will share photographs he took of Manhattan's waterfront and the ships you may see in the harbor today.

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