MV Andrew J. Barberi explained

The MV Andrew J. Barberi was a Barberi-class ferry boat that was operated as part of the Staten Island Ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island in New York City. With a capacity of 6,000, she was among the highest-capacity boats in the ferry's fleet.[1] Andrew J. Barberi was named after the longtime coach of Curtis High School's football team. Since her introduction in 1981, she has had a history of incidents, including a 2003 crash that killed 11 people and a 2010 crash that injured 37. The boat was retired in 2023, and the city placed her for sale in 2024.

Description

The Andrew J. Barberi was the first of two Staten Island Ferry boats in the Barberi class, which also includes MV Samuel I. Newhouse (built 1982).[2] Each boat has a crew of 15, can carry 6,000 passengers but no cars, is 310feet long and 69inchesft10inchesin (ftin) wide, with a draft of 13inchesft6inchesin (ftin), a gross tonnage of 3335ST, a service speed of 16kn, and four engines capable of 8,000 horsepower (6.0 MW).[3] [4] [5] The Andrew J. Barberi has two propellers each capable of .[6] Both ships in the Barberi class were built at the Equitable Shipyard in New Orleans, at a cost of $16.5 million each. At the time of construction, the ships' capacity was the largest of any licensed ferry in the world.[7]

The Andrew J. Barberi made her maiden voyage in August 1981 and, along with the Samuel I. Newhouse, was built to replace three steam-powered vessels. Andrew J. Barberi was named after the longtime coach of Curtis High School's football team, who had died shortly before the ship was commissioned. Barberi coached throughout the 1950s, '60s and '70s and was instrumental in the development of scholastic football on Staten Island.

2003 crash

See main article: 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash.

On October 15, 2003, Andrew J. Barberi collided with a pier on Staten Island.[8] [9] Eleven people were killed, including one decapitation, and 70 more injured as a result.[10] [11] On March 8, 2005, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published a report on its investigation into the incident. The NTSB determined the probable cause of the collision was the assistant pilot's sudden incapacitation due to unreported and illegal use of prescription medications for chronic pain, high blood pressure and insomnia (none of these conditions had been reported to the Coast Guard as required by law), with a contributory cause of the master's failure to maintain command and control of his vessel.[12]

The assistant pilot pleaded guilty to 11 counts of seaman's manslaughter and falsifying his medical forms.[13] The ferry director also pleaded guilty after failing to enforce a rule requiring that ferries be operated by two pilots,[14] [15] and the doctor who had certified the assistant pilot pleaded guilty to making a false statement about the assistant pilot's health.[16] Andrew J. Barberi was rebuilt in West Brighton, Staten Island by Caddell Dry Dock & Repair Co. and, on July 1, 2004, returned to regular service.[17] [18] A plaque was installed inside the ferryboat, commemorating the victims of the crash.[19]

2010 crash

At 9:18 a.m. on May 8, 2010, the Andrew J. Barberi forcefully collided with the St. George Terminal on Staten Island, hitting a passenger bridge at the terminal.[20] She had been traveling at about at the time of the collision. Around 40 passengers were taken to the hospital for a variety of injuries.[21] [22] The only damage was found above the waterline of the Staten Island end of the vessel.

An NTSB investigation found that there was a problem with the vessel's propulsion system. At one end of the vessel was a propulsion control panel, where electric solenoids were used to shift hydraulic valves. These valves sent hydraulic oil to the control cylinders on the propulsion units, shifting the pitch setting of the units. Investigators found that bronze ring fragments had lodged themselves in the solenoids, preventing their correct operation. The NTSB announced their findings in April 2012.[23] [24]

Retirement and auction

The New York City government was looking to retire the aging Andrew J. Barberi by 2012,[25] [26] and her replacements, the Ollis-class ferries, were announced in 2014.[27] [28] The Andrew J. Barberi was retired from service in October 2023.[29] The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services placed the boat for sale at an auction in May 2024; the starting price for the auction was set at $155,000.[30] [31] That June, the boat was sold for $101,000.[32]

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Notes and References

  1. News: The Barberi Had Problems Before Its First Voyage. Grynbaum. Michael M.. May 8, 2010. The New York Times. September 20, 2017. McGeehan. Patrick. en-US. 0362-4331. April 24, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170424055053/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/nyregion/09barberi.html?. live.
  2. Book: Staten Island Museum . Staten Island Ferry . 2014 . Arcadia Publishing . 978-1-4396-4706-6 . en. 77.
  3. Book: Cudahy, Brian J. . Over and Back: The History of Ferryboats in New York Harbor . 1990 . . 978-0-8232-1245-3 . 408 . en.
  4. Web site: September 18, 2017 . Staten Island Ferry . . New York City Department of Transportation.
  5. Web site: 2014 . The Staten Island Ferry Current Ferries . September 28, 2017 . The History of the Staten Island Ferry . en.
  6. Web site: September 1981 . First U.S. Ferry Equipped With Cycloidal Propellers Set For . May 17, 2024 . Maritime Reporter . 18.
  7. Book: Adams, Arthur G. . The Hudson through the years . Lind Publications . 1983 . 978-0-8232-1677-2 . 173.
  8. News: Scott . Janny . Rashbaum . William K. . October 16, 2003 . THE FERRY CRASH: OVERVIEW; 10 Die as Staten Island Ferry Slams Into Pier . May 17, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331 . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122210647/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/16/nyregion/the-ferry-crash-overview-10-die-as-staten-island-ferry-slams-into-pier.html . live .
  9. Web site: October 16, 2003 . Deadly Staten Island Ferry Crash . May 17, 2024 . CBS News . March 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230315224036/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/deadly-staten-island-ferry-crash/ . live .
  10. Web site: October 15, 2021 . Remembering the Staten Island Ferry crash, 18 years after the deadly disaster . May 17, 2024 . silive . June 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230629034750/https://www.silive.com/news/2021/10/remembering-the-staten-island-ferry-crash-18-years-after-the-deadly-disaster.html . live .
  11. Web site: Delaney . Jillian . October 15, 2022 . Remembering the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash . May 17, 2024 . New York Daily News . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517003742/https://www.nydailynews.com/2022/10/15/remembering-the-2003-staten-island-ferry-crash/ . live .
  12. Web site: Allision of Staten Island Ferry Andrew J. Barberi: St. George, Staten Island, New York: October 15, 2003. March 8, 2005. National Transportation Safety Board. September 19, 2017. April 30, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170430180651/https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/MAR0501.pdf. live.
  13. News: Rashbaum . William K. . Chan . Sewell . January 10, 2006 . Pilot and Supervisor Sentenced in '03 Staten Island Ferry Crash . May 17, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331 . April 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240414023527/https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/10/nyregion/pilot-and-supervisor-sentenced-in-03-staten-island-ferry-crash.html . live .
  14. News: Luo . Michael . August 5, 2004 . Ferry Director is Charged by U.S. In Fatal Accident . May 17, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331 . April 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220420205608/https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/05/nyregion/ferry-director-is-charged-by-us-in-fatal-accident.html . live .
  15. Web site: January 9, 2006 . NBC News . Associated Press . Pilot in ferry accident sentenced to 18 months . January 10, 2006 . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517140404/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna10778306 . live .
  16. News: Chan . Sewell . June 24, 2005 . Doctor Admits to Lying About S.I. Ferry Pilot's Medical History . May 17, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331 . May 29, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150529192422/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/24/nyregion/doctor-admits-to-lying-about-si-ferry-pilots-medical-history.html . live .
  17. News: Spicuzza . Mary . July 1, 2004 . Ferry Involved in Fatal Crash Is Returning to Staten Island Service . May 17, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  18. Web site: Saltonstall . David . July 1, 2004 . Barberi’s Back Ferry Ready to Sail, & Kin Feel the Pain . May 17, 2024 . New York Daily News . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517140537/https://www.nydailynews.com/2004/07/01/barberis-back-ferry-ready-to-sail-kin-feel-the-pain/ . live .
  19. Web site: Arnow . Pat . November 9, 2006 . The Staten Island Ferry Crash Three Years Later . May 17, 2024 . Gotham Gazette . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517140513/https://www.gothamgazette.com/development/3412-the-staten-island-ferry-crash-three-years-later . live .
  20. Web site: Allision of Passenger Ferry Andrew J. Barberi With St. George Terminal: Staten Island, New York: May 8, 2010. May 8, 2010. National Transportation Safety Board. https://web.archive.org/web/20120915154205/https://www.ntsb.gov/doclib/reports/2012/MAR1201.pdf. September 15, 2012. dead. April 24, 2013.
  21. Web site: Staten Island Ferry crash injures dozens . CNN.com . May 8, 2010 . May 17, 2024 . December 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207205400/http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/05/08/new.york.ferry.crash/index.html . live .
  22. Web site: McFadden, Robert . May 9, 2010 . S.I. Ferry Rams Terminal Dock, Injuring Dozens . April 24, 2013 . The New York Times . September 20, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170920190848/https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9800EED91F39F93AA35756C0A9669D8B63 . live .
  23. Web site: Sedon . Michael . April 25, 2012 . Faulty valve caused 2010 Staten Island Ferry crash, NTSB says . May 17, 2024 . silive . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517140406/https://www.silive.com/news/2012/04/faulty_valve_causes_2010_ferry.html . live .
  24. Web site: May 17, 2024 . Faulty valve blamed for 2010 Staten Island Ferry crash . May 17, 2024 . ABC7 New York.
  25. Web site: Colvin . Jill . July 19, 2012 . City to Replace Aging Staten Island Ferries . May 17, 2024 . DNAinfo New York . August 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220807151739/https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120719/financial-district/city-replace-aging-staten-island-ferries/ . dead .
  26. Web site: Jorgensen . Jillian . July 19, 2012 . NYC goes shopping for 3 new Staten Island Ferry boats . May 17, 2024 . silive . March 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326220305/https://www.silive.com/news/2012/07/nyc_goes_shopping_for_3_new_st.html . live .
  27. News: Barone . Vin . August 6, 2014 . New York City selects designer for new fleet of Staten Island ferries . September 20, 2017 . . en-US . October 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231003140409/https://www.silive.com/news/2014/08/post_894.html . live .
  28. Web site: August 4, 2014 . EBDG awarded Staten Island Ferry design contract . April 6, 2017 . Marine Log . April 6, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170406115134/http://www.marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=7101:elliott-bay-design-group-gets-staten-island-ferry-design-contract . live .
  29. Web site: Bascome . Erik . October 6, 2023 . Staten Island Ferry: Andrew J. Barberi boat retired; set to be auctioned to highest bidder . May 17, 2024 . silive . January 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240106113554/https://www.silive.com/news/2023/10/staten-island-ferry-andrew-j-barberi-boat-retired-set-to-be-auctioned-to-highest-bidder.html . live .
  30. Web site: Simko-Bednarski . Evan . This decommissioned Staten Island Ferry can be yours for $155,000 . New York Daily News . May 16, 2024 . May 17, 2024 . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517003746/https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/05/16/this-decommissioned-staten-island-ferry-can-be-yours-for-155000/ . live .
  31. Web site: Matteo . Mike . You can now buy a Staten Island Ferry for less than the cost of a house; here are the details . silive . May 16, 2024 . May 17, 2024 . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517005217/https://www.silive.com/news/2024/05/historic-staten-island-ferry-hits-the-auction-block-at-155k.html?outputType=amp . live .
  32. Web site: Brachfeld . Ben . UPDATE: NYC sells Staten Island Ferry boat involved in deadly crash for $101,000 . amNewYork . June 18, 2024 . June 18, 2024.

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