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Did an octopus sink the Staten Island Ferry?

Have you heard about the most tragic giant octopus attack of all time? Well, the Staten Island Ferry Disaster occurred on Nov. 22, 1963, it killed 400 people, and oh yeah – it's all fake.



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Eye witness accounts describe “large tentacles” which “pulled” the ferry beneath the surface only a short distance from its destination at Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan. Nobody on board survived and only small pieces of wreckage have been found… strangely with large “suction cup-shaped” marks on them.

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Davidson, Jost and comedy club owner Paul Italia purchased the ship for $280,100 through an online public auction just over a year and a half ago. According to the original listing, the John F. Kennedy was in poor condition and had to be decommissioned due to mechanical issues.

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On Oct. 20, 1976, the worst ferry disaster in the history of the United States occurred on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish. Seventy-seven lives were lost.

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Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 27 dead, official says. MANILA, Philippines -- The skipper of a Philippine ferry which flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity, the coast guard chief said Friday ...

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As of Sep 28, 2023, the average annual pay for a Ferry Captain in Staten Island is $79,301 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $38.13 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,525/week or $6,608/month.

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The Staten Island Ferry boasts a 24-hour schedule. That's right: it never stops. It takes trips every half hour on the half hour, and every 20 minutes during rush hour.

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Out of 476 passengers and crew, 306 died in the disaster, including around 250 students from Danwon High School in Ansan City.

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Davidson bought the decommissioned boat in January 2022 with Saturday Night Live colleague Colin Jost and real estate agent Paul Italia. Pete Davidson said he and his former SNL colleague Colin Jost are still trying to figure things out after they purchased a Staten Island ferry while very stoned.

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The heart-breaking mistake that led to a deadly UK ferry disaster - Disasters That Changed Britain. Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster: On 6 March 1987, the ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized, resulting in the deaths of 193 passengers and crew.

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The nation's oldest continuously operating ferry service crosses the Connecticut River between Rocky Hill and Glastonbury. The original ferry, which dates back to 1655, was a small raft pushed across the river using long poles.

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Originally the ferries were white, before being changed to a maroon red, and eventually to the orange that we see today. The boats were changed from their original white color so they would be easier to see in heavy fog and snow.

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Staten Island is most well-known for its green park spaces, museums and historical buildings. It is often considered the “borough of parks” because of its numerous natural spaces. Notable parks include Clove Lakes, High Rock Park, Greenbelt and Lemon Creek Park.

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Staten Island Ferry Since the service is completely free, this is a great option for viewing the Statue of Liberty up close. The ferry route brings you directly across New York Harbor and right by the statue and Ellis Island. Pros: Of all the free options, the ferry has the best and closest view of the statue.

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