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40°52′40″N73°32′23″W/ 40.87774°N 73.539702°W/40.87774; -73.539702

Christeen(sloop)
LocationOyster Bay,NY
Built1883
Architectural style40 foot gaff-rigged sloop
NRHP referenceNo.91002060[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 4, 1991[1]
Designated NHLDecember 5, 1992[2]

Christeenis the oldest oystersloopin the United States and was declared aNational Historic Landmarkin 1992.[2][3]

She was built in 1883 inGlenwood Landing, New Yorkas agaff-riggedsloop. She had several homes includingEssex, Connecticut,but in 1992 she arrived back in the hamlet ofOyster Bay, New York.Funds were raised and over the next seven years, she was restored and relaunched in 1999. She currently serves as a working museum ship, offering educational tours, public, and private charters of Oyster Bay at theWaterFront Center.[4] [5]


History[edit]

TheChristeen,recognized as a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1883 forCaptain William Smithto harvest oysters in Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor. Throughout her long life theChristeenworked in the waters of Greenport, Southhold, Connecticut, and New Jersey. The sloop was named for Captain Smiths 13-year-old wife.

In 1914 an engine was installed and theChristeenwas used as a cargo vessel transporting potatoes betweenLong Islandand New London, and furniture and other goods between New York City and the eastern end of Long Island.

From 1958 to 1976 she was a pleasure yacht and finally in 1989 was abandoned and nearly sunk inNew London, Connecticut.After being saved by Tradewinds Education Network in Connecticut, theChristeenwas donated to the Oyster Bay non-profit organizationFriends of the Bayand in 1991 she finally returned home. Restoration of the oyster sloop was completed in 1999 at Jakobson Shipyard. The Christeen then joined the WaterFront Center at Oyster Bay, serving their mission of connecting people to the water. After surviving 16 major hurricanes, numerous nor'easters, and severe neglect, theChristeenis now serving as a floating classroom to educate students of all ages about the operation of historic vessels and protection of the marine environment of Oyster Bay and Long Island Sound.[6]The Christeen frequently collaborates with local nonprofits and additionally provides both public and private charters at the WaterFront Center.[5]

Boat Specifications[edit]

Christeen Oyster Sloop
Category Specification
Construction Wood
Rig Gaff Sloop
Rig Height 50'
Length at Waterline 35'6 "
Length on Deck 40'
Sparred Length 60'
Beam (Width) 15'2 "
Draft 3' (Centerboard Up)
Tonnage 11 Gross (10 Net)
Certification USCG(T) - Passenger Vessel
Sail Area 960 Square Feet
Engine 63 hp (Yanmar Diesel)

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References[edit]

  1. ^ab"National Register Information System".National Register of Historic Places.National Park Service.January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ab"Christeen (Sloop)".National Historic Landmark summary listing.National Park Service. September 10, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon February 19, 2012.
  3. ^James P. Delgado (October 31, 1990)."National Register of Historic Places Inventory: Maritime Heritage of the United States NHL Theme Study — Large Vessels: Christeen".National Park Service.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.andAccompanying four photos, from 1914 and 1990(2.32 MB)
  4. ^"The Waterfront Center 2008 Program Guide", pg. 4.
  5. ^abc"Oyster Sloop CHRISTEEN".Oyster Sloop CHRISTEEN.RetrievedFebruary 19,2024.
  6. ^"Introduction".Oyster Bay History Walk.Oyster Bay Main Street Association.April 8, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon March 27, 2009.

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