Fun Sights on the East River

Taking the time to smell the roses…actually, the East River.

We don’t always take the time to check out the sights when we’re on the East River. It is a time where we are normally intensely focused on traversing the waterway due to traffic, current and tricky spots. During our last trip down from Long Island Sound, we wanted to put together a short picture tour.

Here are some pictures that we took to try to give a neat perspective what it is like to travel down the East River by boat including some from the Lower Bay.

I have no idea what this artwork is supposed to represent on the waterfront side of the United Nations building. But it is definitely unique!
Look at how big this logo and pop (soda) bottle are compared to the people on the ground. Humans are so tiny. Pepsi even thought to include the “Trade Mark” part of the logo in their signage.
These people are checking out a skyline view of NYC from the Southern tip of Roosevelt Island. Humans look so tiny from the water on this massive landmark.
Go to: https://www.fdrfourfreedomspark.org/
This is such a clear picture of a fishing boat barreling past us on the North side of Hell Gate.
I must go and eat there in Brooklyn. They only thing they are missing is a dock for pickup service.
Write this down: Go to Giardo Ristorante!
Looking back N / NW to the Chrysler and MetLife buildings perfectly framed by these (closer) vertical power generator vent stacks.
Cool building. Maybe it was designed by someone from Ohio?
This is must be one of the most secretive parking lots in the city
There is so much going on here. A FedEx truck making a delivery, someone on a scooter, etc. You could play I Spy with this picture!
Emptire State Building framed by the Williamsburg Bridge
The Manhattan-side tower of the Williamsburg Bridge
A sailing school boat just South of Governor’s Island
A military Osprey flying overhead in NY Harbor. I see the pilots inside the cockpit.
This container ship is over 1,000 ft long and 150 ft wide and draws over 36 feet of depth! You can find it anywhere in the world at https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/CMA-CGM-ANDROMEDA-IMO-9410727-MMSI-215164000
Look how “small” the Andromeda ship is compared to the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge
Big $$$ in carbon fiber sails
This is Captain Rick looking up at his sail trim. Great guy! https://sailtruenorth.com/
Seastreak is barreling South in the main channel exiting the NY Harbor
A really cool lighhouse in the Lower NY Harbor.
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