Farewell Friesland

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Daily observations on the Hudson River as it passes through New York City. The section of the Hudson which passes through New York is historically known as the North River, called this by the Dutch to distinguish it from the Delaware River, which they knew as the South River. This stretch of the Hudson is still often referred to as the North River by local mariners today. All photos by Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. Twitter @dannykatman

Farewell Friesland

The Dutch naval patrol ship visiting at the south side of Pier 88 made an early departure with an assist from a McCallister tug. By the end of the day she was motoring east at 15 knots, signaling a return to the Netherlands on AIS after spending the past 3 months on patrol in the Dutch Antilles.

Dutch navy ship heads for home, passing the Norwegian Gem at anchor. Bayonne Bridge visible in the haze in the far distance

The Norwegian Gem was back from a 5-day trip to Bermuda and tied up on the north side of Pier 88. She is scheduled to head down to the Caribbean this afternoon. There seems to be some dredging and other work happening around the terminal this week.