The John F. Kennedy ferry boat was bought at an public sale for $280,000.
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A retired Staten Island ferry vessel is crusing to friendlier seas after being auctioned off for $280,000 Wednesday.
An bold bidder, recognized solely by the deal with Pitalia211, raised their digital paddle to purchase the almost 60-year-old ferry dubbed John F. Kennedy Wednesday night time, based on the outcomes of the New York Metropolis Division of Citywide Administrative Companies’ on-line public sale.
The boat had hauled commuters throughout New York Harbor for greater than 5 a long time since being in-built 1965.
The 5,200 individual capability ferry’s situation was listed as “poor” as a result of state of “mechanical points … on the propulsion finish,” however the JFK’s hull was in good situation, the itemizing mentioned.
“On this vessel are quite a few spare components that are out of date and never wanted by our company,” the listening continued.
The nameless new proprietor was accountable for choosing up the 277 foot, 4.2 million pound vessel from a metropolis dock or arranging to have it shipped.
The bidding began final week at $125,000, information present. Proceeds shall be used to assist buoy the town’s coffers.
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