— Pete Davidson might be a comedian, but he's not kidding around when it comes to the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat he bought with Colin Jost in January 2022.
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The ferry was auctioned off by New York City's Department of Citywide Administrative Services for $280,100. During the red-carpet event, Davidson confessed he and his co-star were under the influence when they purchased the ferry. Me and Colin were very stoned a year ago and bought a ferry.
Pete Davidson is seemingly having second thoughts on a big purchase he made with his former Saturday Night Live co-star Colin Jost. The duo bought a decommissioned Staten Island ferry boat back in 2022 and since then have not found a use for it.
New York City has had some terrible nautical disasters – including the sinking of the General Slocum steamboat off North Brother Island in 1904 and the capsizing of the Normandie (SS Lafayette) in 1942. But the giant octopus attack that sank the Staten Island Steam Ferry, the Cornelius G.
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There is not much to do there but it's a nice boat trip and you can just join the queue, jump back on board and head straight back to Manhattan. The ferry runs frequently but it's suggested that you avoid rush hour as it does get very congested. Definitely worth a trip especially as it's free!
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.
The color choice helped allow the boats to be easily seen in fog and snow, increasing the overall safety of the crew and passengers. Vanderbilt Family Money Started the Fleet: In 1810, 16-year-old Cornelius Vanderbilt received $100 for his birthday.