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Second Ship Sinks in Red Hook
Victory Chimes, a historic and beloved ship from Maine, becomes the second ship owned by Crew to sink
Jul 6 • Nick Bello
Beloved Former Restaurant Boat Sinks In Red Hook
The historic schooner was one of the few remaining of its kind
Jul 3 • Nick Bello
Battle of Brooklyn 250 Part One: "I thought all London was afloat"
The planning of the Battle of Brooklyn
Jul 1 • Nick Bello
For Context: Atlantic Avenue Tunnel
The Litchfield's, Walt Whitman and bringing trolley's back to Brooklyn!
Apr 17 • Nick Bello
Red Hook’s Bitter Desert
The history of Ørkenen Sur, Red Hook's forgotten shantytown.
Jan 7 • Nick Bello
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