Abandoned Ghost Ship - The Floating Hospital (Historic)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- First operating in 1866 after the Civil War, the Floating Hospital was created to aid unlucky war veteran's. This specific vessel was operated from the 1970's to specifically help the needy children of New York City's five boroughs. After years of service the ship fell into disrepair. Another cool fact about the boat was on September 11th, 2001 the ship was conveniently docked near the twin towers and helped wounded civilians escape downtown Manhattan that day. If you enjoyed the video, let me know by leaving a thumbs up! Subscribe if you like cool creepy stuff, peace!✌🏻
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This nearly brought me to tears. I served 18 years as an engineer on that ship, with some of the fondest of memories to be had. I have tons of photos of the ship in its heyday if you are interested. Amazing you called it a "Ghost" ship as there were many reports of paranormal activity on that ship when it was still in operation. The ship was legally a barge as it did not have its own propulsion system. Instead, Moran Towan, and later McAllister would tow it up and down the Hudson River and along with parts of the East River. We would carry about 900 passengers on a typical day. On the day of 9-11, we did not assist in evacuating people from Manhattan, but our fearless doctors and nurses treated those who were injured. The vessel does have asbestos, so if you revisit, please take precautions. The asbestos is located in the overhead tiles, pipe insulation in the engine room and the interior bulkhead panels. Thank you for posting this video. This is a great video, one I will never forget.
The only engines on board where the two 8V71 gen sets?
So glad you got to see this. Lots of good memories I bet!
That's awesome. So glad to hear that this cool barge has such a proud history. Always awesome when a person is found that actually has 1rst person knowledge
Omg I would love to see those photos!
people ALWAYS report "paranormal" activity on ships.....gets kindof boring afterawhile...
The soundproof room was used to check a person's hearing. The person would be placed in this soundproof booth and have a headset placed on their ears. They would be given a push button switch with which they would depress upon hearing certain tones in the headset. The last room you all were in was not an engine room. The diesel engine(s) were most likely used to power a/c generators and/or air conditioning. Those were small Detroit Diesel engines, really too small to power a ship's propulsion and as someone else said, this is a barge.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_Hospital
So was the tinnitus tester machine.
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Intelligent, sensitive and respectful.
Love your videos.
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I'm a retired RN. I would have loved to work on a hospital ship like this one. Very awesome...
Me too, Joyce 🤗
How very special to see this great old ship again, even if in disrepair, and by now, gone altogether, I assume. I worked on the ship in the Summers of (I'm guestimating) '73 and '74 while attending college, in what was known as the Special Care Unit in the stern of the ship, one deck down from the top deck. It's a semi-circular room, and gratefully our guide showed it. The Special Care Unit served disabled kids, and we who did activities with them daily were medical and special ed. students getting our first experiences working with kids having disabilities, so the room - as well as the whole ship - holds very special memories for us as a stepping stone into human services careers. Each day a new bunch of 600-800 needy kids boarded for not only a thorough and comprehensive healthcare screening, but a boatload of recreational fun, plus a grand, never-before-seen view of their home City as the ship plied up and down the Hudson, and around New York Harbor. There was a hearty free lunch, and a live band to dance to as well. At least once during the Summer, the ship would sail at night around New York Harbor to let the crew blow off some steam and par-tay! It was an unforgettable, truly wonderful experience for all!
How neat it would have been if they had kept this ship intact and with some of the equipment inside and used it as a museum of sort. That would have preserved a part of history and been an interesting place to visit.
@jason9022 hey einstein can't you who is so smart then tell the rest of us about what it costs and its was an hospital ship the didn't do ithat ship for the homeless
jason9022 you don’t even know what a museum is much less ever been in one😅😂🤣
Too expensive, especially for a city that just went bankrupt for a second, or third time, I can't remember. It's a really great idea though. That would have been really cool.
Poor ol girl, served her purpose well. RIP.
@jason9022 Your joking correct? I am 63 and have quite a bit of knowledge about history.
This ship helped and cared for many people most of them war veterans. And underprivileged children. You have something against either? I suggest you re-examine the intro to video again. ☮️.
jason9022 git on outta here
@@LeighDeitrick1 ok boomer
@@LeighDeitrick1 this ship hit the water in the 1970,s
I had a professor who was an administrator on this ship. It is called a ship but doesn't actually have the capability of propelling itself and was moved around like a barge using a tugboat. The engine room is just there to power the internal workings of the ship. Also this ship was used to help evacuate people from lower Manhattan during 9/11. As others have pointed out all ships take on water, be it by rain or waves, and is collected in the bilge. If the pumps aren't powered then over time the water starts to build up.
Anthony Grosso would argue with you about this boat saving 911 victims. He said the doctors and nurses assisted people.
This brings back so many memories 😱 my mom took me on this ship when I was a child so that she could go to parenting and proper nutrition classes. I remember arts and crafts and lunches being given to us. I never received care on this ship but it was available. I remembered it being docked close to the navy ship that is now a museum by the piers in New York. Great video 🙌🏻
How long ago was that?
It brings back many memories for me too! I remember going on the ship in the summer time. I can't remember what my mother had gone for, but I do remember doing arts and crafts and having fun. I was one of the younger kids and they also had story time with us, after feeding us lunch. So sad that they don't have Floating Hospitals anymore, because they are still needed. I also remember it being docked next to the Intrepid in Manhattan.😀
It's always a bit sad for me to see something that was once so pertinent now sitting in disrepair, waiting for its demise. Loved the photos at the end....reminescent of days gone by.
I felt bad to see something that was once so pertinent now has been abandoned, how are you doing Sarah?
This was a beautifully done explore as you always do. I loved the old historic photos of its working times. That flooring above the bilge was pretty sketchy I have to say. Nice choice of music to go with it, and the drone footage was the perfect entry. Love your editing. The sound proof booth was for hearing tests, a lot of soldiers took damage to their hearing from the guns and explosions. Thank you for this...stay safe and happy, and have a great Yuletide.🖤🇨🇦
Hi Tamarra
I just want to know if there is still Coke in the coke machine 😂
I was thinking that myself. I was like dude, please open the coke machine
I can't believe it was 75c. Lol. That's cheap as.
Yep I had the last coke when I explored the ship 2 years ago lol
Me too!!
@@Dags470 I remember those prices, the good old days lol
Love how he added pictures at the end. Gave me goosebumps
This was very interesting! I had NO idea that these even existed!! Very cool you got video for memory, before it gets dismantled! So cool!
Dude, one day a door is going to swing shut behind you and lock you into some dark inescapable room where you will never be found. Please be careful.
I loved this video! Worked in the medical field 30 plus years and love the paranormal so this was perfect for me. You did an excellent job on this.
This should be restored and put In a museum .not scrapped
Should be restored and used by the Coast Guard or Naval Reserve for disaster relief.
I dont think you guys realize the cost of restoring a boat/barge especially with it having asbestos
The Floating Hospital still does look like it needs a new fresh coat of paint
Not all history can be saved. This thing is scrap.
yes they should.
Thank you for showing us around, although there isn't much left you can still see remnants of what certain area's were. I would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new Year. x
I like watching his channel, he’s doing a good dog. How are you doing Sue?
@@richardwilliam9944 good thanks, you ?
Always enjoy your videos... if you ever need some free music, I do demos... otherwise, keep up the good work! Love abandoned EVERYTHING lol.
Nice tour. Definitely a creepy feel to this ship. Makes sense that there's water filling up into the ship. There are no operational bilge pumps so rain water and whatever is getting through the engine area will eventually fill up the lower area of the ship which can drag it down. We have some old decommissioned Laker ships awaiting towing to the scrappers but there are generators hooked up in the ships with outside power operating the bilge pumps to prevent them from sinking.
HOLY CRAP!!!!! I USED TO GO ON THIS BOAT AS A KID IN NEW YORK CITY!!! They used to give 3 hour cruises and do check ups on this boat for under privileged. I cant believe this boat even still exists. This was back in the 80's when we would go on this ship.
Where did you find it?
so you mean your poor parents took you on the boat to see the doctor?
@@ecarlos2527 Yes, that's what I meant.
jason9022 yes, really poor
At least you were back in 3 hours. The S.S. Minnow went on a 3 hour tour, and didn't get back for 20 years. 😂
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@Dark exploration Films
You did a great job on recording the Lila Acheson Wallace. I have actual 8mm and 16mm film of the floating hospital in 1976 the bicentennial.
I'm sad to know that she will soon be scraped. Mr.Peter Matos spent 500,000 to save her from being scraped, placed her at Kingston in hopes that he could find someone that would turn the ship into a restaurant, or photo studio. I also have the older floating hospital on my page The Saint Johns Guild also known as the Loyd I. Seaman 1935 to 1984. That floating hospital was turned into a restaurant in the early 1970`s and was docked at pier 17 before the festival market place also known as the real pier17 James Rouse who`s Edward Northon`s father built pier 17 in 1984 to 2013. Today it`s the Howard Hughes corporation of greed. The Bloomberg administration made a secret contract that evicted the people that worked there for 25 years. Last thing we are fighting to save The New Market building also known as the real Fulton Fish Market NY. HHC owns half, and the public owns the other half. Note: Thank you Brooklyn NY for saving the Domino Sugar Factory that dates back to 1858.
I was wondering instead of scrapping the floating hospital, why not tow her to the Arthur Kills in Staten Island old ship grave yard After all The Major General William H Hart 1925 ferry that was once docked behind the Lila Acheson Wallace in the 70`s and 80`s is still there half sunk.
I would love to connect with you to see the film you have! I am currently an employee of The Floating Hospital. We no longer have a sailing vessel but we remain one of NYC's most vital healthcare charities. Our main healthcare center is in Long Island City and we serve people in all five boroughs. I am the guardian of our archives, an amazing collection of images and documents dating from the late 1970s. Let me know the best way for us to connect. Thanks so much.
I was born and raised in ny and am now in my 80’s..... I remember going on that boat with my mom for the ride... it was a fun day.
It never had engines, it is a barge,so..ok
@@apriliarain3246 And barges can be moved by tugs so ... ok .
I'm going to have to call bullshit.
@@spaghettibeans What is bullshit???
Awesome. Great Job!!! I wished they would try and restore it for HISTORY.
5:22 It's an audiology isolation booth for hearing testing
What'd you say? I couldn't hear you over the ringing in my ears! lol
I bet those Detroit diesels would fire right up.
Any truck fans spot the old Detroit Diesels at 18:02, that last one is mint.
No engine room. It's an unpowered barge. Notice you didn't see a bridge? It has a generating system, though. The Floating Hospital moved to land in 2003 after they couldn't find suitable dock space and sold the vessel. Guy that owns it is trying to turn a profit by selling it for a casino or something.
I have to be honest, this video scared me and none of your other videos ever scared me before, I got chills
@Divine Sinner yeah something there feels wrong
14:06 - This exploration just went full video game.
I remember an ad that ran on television, asking for contributions to The Floating Hospital. I’m glad that at least it will be scrapped, rather than just allowed to rot.
There's nothing so desolate and abandoned as a desolate and abandoned ship.......Nice video!! Exciting!! Thank you! 😃
Sound booth looked like for hearing tests. Cool.
Those engines weren't for propelling the vessel, only for electricity production. If the vessel needed to be moved, a Moran tug had to be brought in to tow it about. The vessel is pretty much a modified barge.
It wasn't built to be sent across the ocean. These vessels were made to be towed in intercoastal waters, or very near the shore if longer distances are required. But not on the open ocean.
What an awesome explore! This ship would make a really cool museum! Or a hotel and restaurant.
wow...congrats to the channel growth! Sweet content as usual!
Fantastic Video!
Amazing that this historical ship is still intact
Thoese are generators, not the ships engines.
Bill Williams I’m glad I’m not the only one that didn’t understand that comment 🤣
yesca jasta what the hell are you saying?🤷♀️
Ship hospital's are towed from place to place they have no engine's to power them. The circuit main switch panel that was there should have been an indicator that those where generating motors used to switch on and off as to not overburden any one engine and to make repairs when necessary. In addition I think I may have seen water pumps used for various ship systems.
Not all of them were towed. Checkout the US Navy hospital ships.
They did look a little small.
For a boat that size sure 2 Detroit 2 strokes could do it. Plus if they were just generators where the magneto?
@@Coalrollinfurry Generators. That's why the power distribution switchboard was right there with them. This vessel is technically a barge, as it has no propulsion systems.
Great upload!!! What an Amazing opportunity to explore something like that! Congratulations & I love your style brother! What an Excellent video from beginning to end!!!👍👍👍
I've seen lots of abandoned places on here but first time seeing an abandoned ship. Especially one that was once used as a hospital. This was really interesting and well done!
Can’t imagine needing sound proof rooms in a dental clinic. Great video I’m sure it stirred up some feelings for people who either worked on it or were treated on it. Time just devours doesn’t it?
Yes it is
How are you doing Melissa?
Excited for this one!! Smashed the like!!
Mu manv says the sound proof room is a hearing room. Super awesome ship, thank you for sharing!!!
Not the engine room, it's the generators for ship power.
I think the soundproof booth is for hearing tests. My daughter had to have yearly hearing tests
Bill Williams a sound proof was looked and mentioned on the hospital ship, it is for checking hearing. There would be beeps or whatever and my daughter had to signal when she heard it etc. My daughter has a unilateral hearing loss so yearly she had to have ethics done.
Just found your channel and really enjoy all of your videos. Thank you!
Im glad my channel found you! Welcome aboard
16:15
scared the hell out of me 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Lol same!
That water noise creeps me out. And you need to wear a mask
That was very creepy.....
why do they need to wear a mask?
This was made pre covid and he's alone. You don't need to wear a mask when your alone
@@lisapalmer8683 it’s not for COVID, it’s for asbestos that may be in the ship.
At first you kinda made it sound as if this was built in 1866 , I was thinking BS !, anyway It’s a 1977 constructed ship so ok.
A shame to let a piece of history in so many different ways to fall into despair
Your partner is a fearless young lady!!
Really good video!
@ 17:30, looks like the generator, starting compressor, or air conditioning/refrigeration room rather than the main engine room.
I feel like a zombie should jump out at some point!, lol
This old girl can finally rest, she had helped all that she could.
Good video and sad to see this old ship that has done so much good in it's lifetime be scrapped. It however is not the last floating hospital ship. Last of it's kind yes but there are a few hospital ships left around the world in service to this day.
Thank you! Enjoyed the tour! Wondering if you are employed in radiology and/or hospital work? I’m a retired hospital nurse and once worked in radiology oncology department, administering chemotherapy to cancer patients. I love these tours of abandoned hospitals most of all. Thank you so much! Blessings……
It sounded like someone said hey on 7.17 .
Always be careful when you explore ships, the most dangerous of all. Never assume there safe.
If the ship is that old I'm assuming it's made out of Real steal, curious as to why they would not restore to reuse..
Great Video thanks for sharing..
It could be fixed up for homeless ppl....is better than the streets in winter
The sound proof room was for hearing test. You should have worn a mask. Asbestos
Love your videos,Dark Exploration..Always look forward to them
This is a way better exploration video compared to Nightshade , you definitely deserve way more subscribers
I really scared of ships sinking and I really like what this guy is doing. Be safe out there and in future explorations. I’d be terrified that the ship would sink, but what ur doing is really cool
I loved the sound of you stepping in the snow
In use since the Civil War! This last hospital ship should have been saved, docked, deemed a landmark and made a floating museum. But... ehhh... who cares about preserving our history right?
No that's when the foundation started. Since then, 5 vessels have gone out. This being the last one running :1973-03
@@DarkExploration Thank you for the clarification. I was going to mention that this ship appears to have been constructed in the second half of the 20th century.
My 8th grade class went there on a class trip back in '87.
Very good find....that ship must have alot of stories to tell!⛴️🛳️🚢
What you thought was the engine room was just the generating room, that pair of diesels are just for generating the electric power needed for the hospital, the actual ship propulsion engine room will be further below and have much bigger engines.
यहां तो बिना घर वालों को रखा जा सकता है जिनके पास रहने को घर नहीं होते ...😥
Wow, I'm from NYC and I remember this ship. Where is it being docked/stored now? You can be sort of vague if need be. Thanks for exploring.
@Bill Williams as in like Hudson or East River or outside of Manhattan in the Arthur Kill or something? Just curious.
If i saw that electrical control panel, i would be half tempted to turn handles, push switches, turn knobs, etc lol. i love old switches, knobs and buttons lol. That part of it was quite interesting to me being a former electrician.
She aged with such grace. Beautiful
"I watched almost every episode of the man from Atlantis, those engines were good enough..." 🗨😉🐚⚗🐡🌡🍀🌌
Very cool video. Too bad something so special fell into such disrepair. I think things like this should be maintained to be somewhat of a museum. Its historical and should be treated with respect. Anyway, I heard something strange at 7:17 when you were staring at the phone. It was a drawn out "hey" like something was right next to you. I know you don't normally focus on things like that but I found it interesting since it happened after the banging.
Wow, what an interesting video. So many observations to talk about. First, I would be willing to bet that Coke machine still has money it it. It seems like the sort of Item on the list that would be forgotten. Second, there are some items there that would still bring a pretty penny or two being sold to interested visitors. Those tables in the kitchen for instance. A bunch of that stuff in the work shop. Third, you went down. I think it would've been neat if you'd gone up. Checking out the bridge would've been cool to see, Lastly, there we were, watching you go through this ship for an ENTIRE video. We thought you were alone. Then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a good gal appears. WTH. Where did she come from? Why wasn't she seen in more of the video? Would we have been THAT distracted from the boat by her beauty?
Hopefully someone will salvage the Detroit diesels when they scrap the ship...the last engine shown was probably an 871...
nice detroit diesal 8v92 generator
Great job. Really enjoy your work :)
They need to pump that water out...if she had power the bildge pumps would take care of it...I would honestly restore her to make use of something else..she's in pretty good shape.
First comment 😁😁gonna b a great video
This is a ship that should have been preserved.
Thats right down the road from my house and every year its just sits there and rots. Its a shame to see something with so much history go to waste.
Deb from Idaho~~~~Soundproof room? Perhaps for ear exams and hearing testing
7:04 litterly freak me hell out!
New to ur channel, love it so far
Great video. Greets from BO&MO EXPLORERS from the Netherlands 🇱🇺😘
Love the music 🤘🏼
Those detroit engine's are worth some money
wow looking like that ship is still in working order.
I noticed that one point in the video he said there's nothing in here there's it's just an empty room they probably stripped everything out before they were going to scrap it but at the same time that is such a sad thing to see only four of them were made they sure have turned it into a museum it had so much history and they're going to scrap it that's a sad thing to
Nice touch including the old photos.
The state of disrepair looks well aged! Then all of a sudden newer items.
The Comfort and mercy are still in serviceas hospital ships.Repose in active, USS Hope,might be in service with some medical volunteer group
This ship is of welded construction. Not that old.
As he states around 1:54, 1973.
It's not a ship, it is a barge. It has no propulsion system of its own. See the last entry on this link. Lila Acheson Wallace - barge.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_Hospital
Lol, that cassette title. 6:47
Sound proof rooms were often used for shell shocked soldiers who were triggered by loud noices. I wonder if this room was used for that our audiology checks
They used to give hearing tests on the ship. I used to go when little.
There are other hospital ships and also there's only been one American civil war you really should do more research LOL
He’s showing us this ship and doing the videos which will be a part of history. And you still want more?
Are you always a creep? Just wondering.
So far....
That's the view from my apt, nice to know where it's from.
Video was great ..just make them longer 😊