Yankee Ferry, the last Ellis Island passenger boat, is for sale. Here's a look at its rich history

The Yankee Ferry is currently owned by artists Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs.

Nancy Lynch and Rose Shannon

•

Nov 2, 2025, 7:09 PM

•

Updated 7 hr ago

Share:

More Stories

1:33
Country club residents left without power during Halloween

Country club residents left without power during Halloween

yesterday

1:31
City Island hosts 33rd annual Halloween parade

City Island hosts 33rd annual Halloween parade

yesterday

1:30
Toms River celebrates NJ’s biggest Halloween parade

Toms River celebrates NJ’s biggest Halloween parade

2ds ago

3:09
Main Street Connecticut: Previewing Halloween Fright in Stamford

Main Street Connecticut: Previewing Halloween Fright in Stamford

2ds ago

1:54
'I thought all hope was lost',  Lost diamond found at Stamford haunted Halloween attraction

'I thought all hope was lost', Lost diamond found at Stamford haunted Halloween attraction

3ds ago

1:52
City Of Bridgeport accepts proposals for redeveloping historic site

City Of Bridgeport accepts proposals for redeveloping historic site

4ds ago
1:33
Country club residents left without power during Halloween

Country club residents left without power during Halloween

yesterday
1:31
City Island hosts 33rd annual Halloween parade

City Island hosts 33rd annual Halloween parade

yesterday
1:30
Toms River celebrates NJ’s biggest Halloween parade

Toms River celebrates NJ’s biggest Halloween parade

2ds ago
3:09
Main Street Connecticut: Previewing Halloween Fright in Stamford

Main Street Connecticut: Previewing Halloween Fright in Stamford

2ds ago
1:54
'I thought all hope was lost',  Lost diamond found at Stamford haunted Halloween attraction

'I thought all hope was lost', Lost diamond found at Stamford haunted Halloween attraction

3ds ago
1:52
City Of Bridgeport accepts proposals for redeveloping historic site

City Of Bridgeport accepts proposals for redeveloping historic site

4ds ago
The Yankee Ferry, the last Ellis Island passenger boat dating back to 1907, is on the market.
Currently owned by artists Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs, the vessel has carried everyone from socialites, wartime sailors to new immigrants.
News 12's Nancy Lynch has more on the piece of maritime history docked on Staten Island.


More from News 12
3:07
Man, woman found dead after domestic incident in Nyack home

Man, woman found dead after domestic incident in Nyack home

Body of 1 of 2 missing kayakers recovered in Shinnecock Bay

Body of 1 of 2 missing kayakers recovered in Shinnecock Bay

Remains of Plainview native slain in Oct. 7th attack returned to Israel, officials say

Remains of Plainview native slain in Oct. 7th attack returned to Israel, officials say

0:21
Woman accused of stabbing her 2-year-old brother in Brick Township

Woman accused of stabbing her 2-year-old brother in Brick Township

1:16
More than 189,000 Brooklynites participated in early voting

More than 189,000 Brooklynites participated in early voting

2:24
SNAP benefits could resume on Wednesday, Treasury Sec’y says

SNAP benefits could resume on Wednesday, Treasury Sec’y says



Info

  • Contact
  • About Us

Follow Us

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

More Resources

  • Careers
  • Optimum
  • Altice USA
  • Optimum Media

  • Ad Choices
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Manager

© 2025 N12N, LLC