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 copyright Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. For more frequent updates, please follow northriverblog on Facebook or Instagram.
Carver Marine Towing’s 3,000 HP tug Helen was northbound on the North River Sunday, bound for the Port of Coeymans with hopper barges loaded what I believe was salt lightered off a bulk ship anchored in the Upper Bay. Road salt is in demand up north as municipalities look to rebuild their stocks after a cold winter, and Coeymans is a major distribution hub. Salt cargos over the past year or so seem to mainly originate in Egypt, but in the past we have seen supplies coming from Italy and Chile.
North River Notes 
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