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Free Tour of the DCV Hayward, dockside at Yankee Pier

City of Water Day
New York, NY

This important boat is one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District's three drift collection vessels. It patrols in and around the New York/New Jersey Harbor picking up drift and floatables that could potentially be hazards to navigation and/or the environment.

The DCV Hayward was used as the command vessel for stabilizing and mooring the jetliner, US Airways Flight 1549, which crash landed in the Hudson River.

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The DCV Hayward can pick up anything from small floating garbage to timber to small aircraft that crash into the water. It also has firefighting capabilities, can tow and can act as a tug boat.

This tour is excellent for families and groups. Members of the public will be allowed to board DCV Hayward, take a look around and ask questions of the crew members.

Make a reservation now - seats are limited!

Note: This tour is a tour of the boat while the boat is docked at Yankee Pier on Governors Island. Plan to arrive at Governors Island at least 45 minutes before your tour to allow time to participate in the City of Water Day festival and make your way to Yankee Pier. You will pick up tickets at the ticketing table, located on the walk way to Yankee Pier. Present your ID or a print out of your reservation confirmation to receive your tickets. Please arrive at the ticketing table 15 minutes before the tour to pick up your tickets. Tickets not claimed 15 minutes before the tour may be given to those in the standby line.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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