Staten Island Boat Graveyard — photo spot in Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY, USA
Staten Island Boat Graveyard
Maritime decay: rows of rusting tugboats and barges stranded on a sandbar in the Arthur Kill. Photographers find dramatic textures, silhouettes against sky and shipping-channel backdrops. Access is muddy and partly on private land — walk in via Blazing Star cemetery or paddle from Carteret. Best at sunrise/sunset for backlit silhouettes and golden hues; spring/fall offer tame vegetation and fewer bugs. Wear boots, respect private property, and watch boat traffic if approaching by water.
Staten Island Boat Graveyard
Maritime decay: rows of rusting tugboats and barges stranded on a sandbar in the Arthur Kill. Photographers find dramatic textures, silhouettes against sky and shipping-channel backdrops. Access is muddy and partly on private land — walk in via Blazing Star cemetery or paddle from Carteret. Best at sunrise/sunset for backlit silhouettes and golden hues; spring/fall offer tame vegetation and fewer bugs. Wear boots, respect private property, and watch boat traffic if approaching by water.