How 'bout Philadelphia, too? I know at least PRR did.
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The B&O had a naval presence in both New York and Baltimore harbors
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I read in one book (don't remember which one though) that the PRR had more floating vessels than the US navy did. In actuality it was the largest naval fleet owned by a single company than most countries had vessels. From simple lake barges to luxury ocean liners.
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I did try the internet and discovered an answer by accident. It looks like there were 3,400 employees and about 1,600 vessels (not counting ferries) between 8 class 1s and about 6 terminal companies This counts between NJ, Manhattan and Brooklyn.
There books on this subject....but not on the tip of my tongue. Bing or Google the subject and see what's available. Short of going through the rosters of each railroad, it would be difficult to guess. Probably except for the likes of Hoboken Shore, BEDT, NYMTA, and other waterfront switching lines, they all did;:LIRR, NH, NYC, NYSW, DLW, Erie, PRR, LV, CNJ, B&O, EL and PC. For starters.
Hi, during the height of railroads on the NJ / NY waterfront, can anybody approximate the total number of railroad owned water vessels? (i.e. ferries, carfloats, lighters, tugs, etc) It can be broken down by railroad if convenient, but a general total number is all I'm really after. Thanks to all for any help.
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