First Floating Church of Our Savior

First Floating Church of Our Savior

The first Floating Church of Our Savior, moored at the foot of Pike Street in 1844 and in operation until 1868. The Church was converted from the ferryboat MANHATTAN and presided over by the Rev. Benjamin C. C. Parker.

Protestant Episcopal Missionary Society for Seamen in the City and Port of New York

1844-1868

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Pike Street, New York, NY