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The Hudson River National Defense Reserve Fleet was moored at this point in the river from April 1946 to April 1971. At its peak, 189 World War II cargo and passenger ships were anchored here. After heroic World War II service, these ships were retained for possible further need. During years of grain surplus, they acted as floating silos. Many were called upon again to carry food, fuel, and other essential supplies to aid overseas friends and support armed forces abroad, and they served their country well.
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Stony Point, New York · United States
