Hoist

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That's actually a diplodocus sneaking out of the water disguised as a hoist . . .

Lynne

Wed 08-31-2005

Lynne, that is SO the loch ness monster.

derelict sensation

Wed 08-31-2005

I admire the way what ever you want to call it either it be a Hoist, Diplodocus, or the loch ness monster, has cast a shadow on the hual of the boat as a slumped over fisherman going down with his beloved boat.

~Me

Wed 08-31-2005

Oh my heck! ~Me, you noticed that too? I thought I was going crazy when I saw that shadow.
It leaves much to the imagination, story wise, doesn't it now?

Kassie

Wed 08-31-2005

Eeeeeeeek! You're right! Nessie, I am so sorry I confused you with a diplodocus! I needs new glasses! 8`-)

ANACONDAS!

But, then again, Nessie COULD be a diplodocus.

Twug

Wed 10-12-2005

This picture reminds me a "Water World" film

Krovogad

Fri 10-14-2005

DAVIT ! Its a Davit, used for anchors and lifeboats. It swivels around. Jeez, buncha landlubbers here.

Chris

Fri 11-25-2005

How can it be a davit? This shot was obviously taken on either the bow or the stern of the ship. In maritime history, lifeboats were never used on bows, and were never put on the stern of a ship since the propellers came into use.

Alexxx

Thu 12-22-2005

I agree with the monster, that was my first impression................nice shot!

its a lifeboat davit

How aabout it being a davit for handling the anchor?

FB Jim

Tue 02-21-2006

I'm not too far from Pearl Harbor and this kind of reminds me of the Battleship Utah protruding from the water; the view on the left, anyway. Makes you wonder how much is left under the water.

Nancy

Thu 06-01-2006

its mounted at the back of the bridge and at one point would have hung over the deck so it could not have been used for an anchor

largo

Tue 06-13-2006

I think thats a barge

It's not a barge.

Uh... not sure about the anchor idea... and I am yet to see a ship with a davit on the bow or stern... looks very navy like though... and i dont know why

Owen

Tue 07-04-2006

After some study, the vessel is an Ex Navy landing craft for personnel. There were two ramps that came down on either side of the bow, the Davit was used to raise, lower and stow the ramps. Also I worked on a fireboat that had a small divit for handling the anchor. it was right up on the bow. not all boats hang an anchor all the time.

It's called a Davit

It looks like a brown tenticle ready to devour a carcass.

C-Note

Sat 05-19-2007

Its a davit for christs sake

Nicholai

Wed 08-08-2007

Agreed not for a life boat but for loading and unloading, possibly anchor crane davit.

northwesternrocks

Sat 07-19-2008

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Date Shot:	May 2005	Image ID#:	2987
Date Posted:	Wed, August 31st 2005	Camera:	Canon 300D Rebel

Location Name:	Staten Island Boat Graveyard
Current Status:	Being demolished or renovated
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