United States lightship Frying Pan
United States lightship Frying Pan, Historic lightship at Pier 66a in Chelsea, Manhattan, United States.
The steel vessel measures 133 feet in length and 29 feet in width, featuring a main light mounted at the top of its mast.
Built in 1929 by Charleston Drydock and Machine Company, the ship protected vessels from dangerous shoals off North Carolina's Cape Fear until 1965.
Lieutenant Clarence Samuels made history in 1944 as the first Hispanic-American of African descent to command this lightship at Frying Pan Shoals.
Located at 207 12th Avenue near West 26th Street, the vessel opens to visitors throughout the year and functions as an event space.
After sinking in Chesapeake Bay for three years, the salvaged vessel retains its underwater marks with barnacles still visible throughout its interior.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.74988,-74.01019
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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