Mark Twain

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GFP Year in Review: Top Beach & Boat Stories from 2018

In 2018 the Harbor Master shared stories of hazards to navigation and the demise of the Showboat. In October a sudden storm coincided with high tide and the town closed Greenwich Point. In June the Greenwich Pool at Byram Park opened with fanfare. In August the Town celebrated 100 years of ownership of Island Beach. Continue Reading →

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Future of “The Showboat” Not Looking So Good

On Wednesday crane operators on a cargo ship outside Greenwich Harbor attempted to lift the paddle wheel steam boat known as the Showboat or Mark Twain, which originally built as an amusement park ride. The boat had been sold to someone in Korea who wanted to use it for a restaurant. Continue Reading →

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