Red Hook Flats Anchorage

The Red Hook Flats Anchorage in New York Harbor was constructed to accommodate ocean going cargo ships and tankers. It provides a spot for ships to anchor off shore. To suit ships of different depths portions of it are 35, 40, and 45 feet deep. 

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  • US. Army Corps of Engineers, Red Hook Flats Anchorage New York Harbor Federal Navigation Project Maintenance Dredging
    Public Notice: No. NY Harbor – Red Hook Flats FY13. 2013

    The Red Hook Flats is more commonly known today as the Gowanus Flats.

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