Montauk Steamboat Company Explained

The Montauk Steamboat Company, Ltd. was located at Pier 13, East River, New York City, US. It was established in 1853.^[1] It operated steamboats between New York City and the eastern end of Long Island. The boats ran along the north shore of Long Island. There were also steamboats to Block Island, Rhode Island where connections were made with Providence and Newport.^[2] Henry Francis Cook was its president;^[3] David Van Cleaf was its superintendent. The company was sold to the Long Island Rail Road Company in 1899 after a deal was struck with Joseph Fahys & Co. who held the majority stock in the steamboat company.^[4] The company office was later moved to Long Island City, Queens, New York.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Book: Ross, Peter. A history of Long Island: from its earliest settlement to the present time. 13 November 2011. Public domain. 1903. The Lewis publishing company. 70–.
2. Book: Marine engineering. 13 November 2011. Public domain. 1902. Marine Publishing Company.. 490–.
3. Book: Hamersly, Lewis Randolph. Who's who in New York (city and state). 9 November 2011. 1904. Who's who publications, inc.. 144–.
4. News: MONTAUK BOAT LINE SOLD; Passes Into the Control of the Long Island Railroad. RATES LIKELY TO BE RAISED Has Been Sharp Competition Between the Two Companies -- Railroad to Take Possession May 25.. May 14, 1899. The New York Times. 14 November 2011.
5. Book: National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (U.S.). The American marine engineer. 13 November 2011. Public domain. 1906. 24–.