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
Stiff winds continued to blow out of the northwest but slowed enough for recreational boaters to enjoy Fathers Day on the water. Some dads remained hard at work though, as commercial activity remained steady.
Ben Franklin Reinauer was back at anchor off 72nd Street, less than 24 hours after leaving that spot to visit the Reinauer dock in Staten IslandJames William was making his usual quarry run, bringing down loaded barges that look to have been left up in Haverstraw Bay and making deliveries to City Asphalt, on the Arthur Kill side of Staten Island. Personal watercraft overtook.Bring Courtney was heading in the other direction, bringing sand or fill north and passing the anchored Ben FranklinThe bulker Arcola came through, arriving from Turkey and bound for Coeymans Photo credit: M. KatziveNew Jersey State Police were on patrol, passing a pleasure boat. NY State Police generally leave the North River to the NYPD, but troopers patrol from the Jersey side
The Zelada Desgagnes made a quick turnaround in Albany, heading down river and signaling Thunder Bay, Canada less than 48 hours after she headed up. There was no discernible change in draft so we cannot guess whether they were loading or unloading in Albany.
Zelada Desgagnes leaving Sunday (l) and arriving Friday (r) with no discernible change in draftA J80 sailboat tacked upriverThe cormorant council was in session as usual
North River Notes 
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