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The Staten Island Ferry Westfield's boiler explodes, killing over 85 people.

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Staten Island Ferry

Passenger ferry service in New York City

The Staten Island Ferry is a fare-free passenger ferry route operated by the New York City Department of Transportation. The ferry's single route runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) through New York Harbor between the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island, with ferry boats…
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