7. Staten Island Boat Graveyard

Located in Rossville, Staten Island, The Staten Island Boat Graveyard, also known as the Witte Marine Scrapyard, is New York City’s only remaining commercial marine salvage yard.

The Witte Marine Scrapyard was founded in the 1930’s by John J. Witte and is now the “official dumping ground” for decomposing vessels, in addition to decommissioned tugboats, ferries and barges. Despite its desolation location, the “accidental marine museum” is becoming one of New York City’s many tourist attractions.