United States lightship Ambrose

The United States Lightship LV-87/WAL-512 is a riveted steel lightship built in 1907 and served at the lightship station from December 1, 1908, until 1932, and in other posts until her decommissioning in 1966.
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  • Tourist attraction
  • …is operated by South Street Seaport Museum
  • …dates from 1907
  • Description: lightvessel
  • Also known as
    “Ambrose”
    “Lightship Ambrose”
    “United States lightship Ambrose (LV-87)”
    “United States lightship LV-87”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Brooklyn Bridge and South Street Seaport.
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The is a cable-stayed suspension… is situated 1,700 feet east of United States lightship Ambrose.
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The is a historic area and…
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One World Trade Center, also known as One WTC and the… is situated 4,100 feet northwest of United States lightship Ambrose.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Financial District and Downtown Manhattan.
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The comprises the southern tip…
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Lower Manhattan, also known as …
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is a neighborhood in the borough of .

United States lightship Ambrose

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Latitude
40.70532° or 40° 42′ 19″ north
Longitude
-74.00245° or 74° 0′ 9″ west
Open location code
87G7PX4X+42
Open­Street­Map ID
way 170207015
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ship
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q7890707

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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“United States lightship Ambrose” goes by many names.
  • French: “Ambrose”
  • Japanese: “アンブローズ灯船”
  • Japanese: “ライトシップ・アンブローズ”
  • Spanish: “Buque faro Ambrose”

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Highlights include Wavertree and Pier 17.

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