The Cape May Restaurant That Sits On A Sunken Ship

Come in closer as I tell you a story about a Cape May Restaurant that sits above a sunken ship. This is one of those stories I had only heard in passing but never had the full story. After 4 months of research this is what I found.
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[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey All!! Thank you so much for the support! Within 20 minute this video got 10K view and pushed this channel over 30,000 subscribers! Thank you so so much!!!

[@TheDancingOraclewithNajia]

I am in Cape May all the time and never knew this . Thank you for making the video

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

No problem!!!

[@chrisflocco8084]

Every time I watch his videos I love the Wildwoods and South Jersey even more.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

I’m so happy that you enjoy my videos!

[@mrob611]

I remember going to the gift shop and later, after it was condemned, my brother and I snuck onto the ship and explored it. There was a night club on the upper level and day glo paintings on the walls. I never knew what happened to the ship after they moved it. Now I do though. Thnx!

[@carolannucci8172]

No I never heard about this boat/ferry! Fascinating that they were able to build over the sunken ferry. Wow. Thanks for reporting on this!

[@swaskiel790]

Been going to CM area since the 70's. Never heard this story. Excellent.

[@matttrella262]

Grew up in Cape May starting in 1986 spent every summer down there drank many of beers on that deck never did I know what was below great video thank you for sharing!

[@youtubeuploads7208]

after you posted this as I have been going to Cape May since the early 90's........I I went to this restaurant several times so far and FORGOT about the SHIP! We are going to Cape May in a couple weeks and I will definitely share your story about this sunken ship as this is one of our favorite spots for food and the views....always windy on the deck but LOVE IT. thanks so much for the history of this...and to your friend for sharing it with you!!!

[@davidm9160]

Wow! Pretty cool never heard that story! I did hear the story of the Train buried under Turtle Gut inlet in the Crest. Keep up the good work Joey .

[@dinoflintstone47]

FANTASTIC! I learn so much about our local history from your channel! I have been at the Harbor View so many times but never knew this! Thank you

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Our pleasure! Same here. It was very fascinating to do a research on this.

[@randycroce1706]

We go there relatively often and never knew that bit of trivia! Thanks for sharing!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Our pleasure!

[@jeffreygluck6732]

Had no idea, and our family has been vacationing in the Wildwoods since the late 1950s. Fascinating.

[@user-fs4fi2jp7j]

Wow Joey! Once again a super informative (as always 😊) video! No one in our family knew any of this. All have been coming to the Wildwoods since birth( except me who married into the family 😁)Thanks again and keep us all informed on the cool stuff! as well as the serious side. We always look forward to your next video!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

I’m glad you enjoyed this.

[@stevebuck1737]

Hey Joey, thanks for this interesting and informative video. Great job as always. Hope you and the family are well. Stay safe.

[@billphillips5309]

REALLY GREAT STUFF JOE ,KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK , YOUR TRULY ARE A WILDWOOD HISTORIAN, THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO YOU PASS ALONG , WE LIVED DOWN THERE IN THE SUMMER FOR MANY YEARS ( 50 & 60,S ) , NEVER HEARD OF THIS ONE , BUT AM INTERESTED IN THE BURIED TRAIN . I MISS THE 60,S. THEY WERE WONDERFUL YEARS , I USED TO WORK AT THE HITCHING POST RESTAURANT AT 17TH & ATLANTIC I THINK , THAT WAS THE HOT SPOT TO EAT IN THE 60,S . BILL

[@jimsmith965]

Unbelievable. Amazing video. Not only the ferry boat, but also the Atlantic (3 masted schooner). OMG what memories that are flooding back.

[@felixcat9318]

Your very interesting, informative and entertaining video on the bizarre circumstances surrounding the former ferryboat has gained you an appreciative subscriber. Thank you for your excellent, well presented and narrated video.

[@binderstem31]

Great job with the research and information in this video. It was very interesting.

[@shirleynitka5030]

wow! I remember that boat from my childhood. I forgot all about it. We never knew what it was at the time. Great aerial shots.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Im glad you enjoyed my history video!

[@TheMouseandMore]

Never heard about this. You did a fantastic job putting this together. We enjoyed watching from beginning to end. Very cool share👍🏻

[@geraldhague6170]

Joey you have some excellent video keep up the excellent work gives me inside information

[@RC_Colorado]

left Jerz for Colorado a few years ago. spent every summer of my childhood life in Wildwood and Cape May. thank you for all of your awesome videos and great work.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Thank you so much.I love wildwood. Summers here are the best.When was the last time you came down here for the summer?

[@crxcked9925]

tell me why u have the same name as my friend first and last michael eckart

[@RC_Colorado]

@@WildwoodVideoArchive 3 years ago we spent a last week in Cpae May before we moved out here. me and wifey shared our first kiss at the top of Cape May lighthouse, I know, total cliche, but that lighthouse means that much more to us both now. 👍 I, like you and so many others, also worked on Morey's Pier. I operated the Condor for 2 summers then managed the games and 2 photo booths for 1 summer. good times. I was there for the RC-48 too. *LOL*

[@RC_Colorado]

@@crxcked9925 well, it is possible. I lived in Gibbsboro, Camden County. my Dad still lives in that town. you?

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Wow That is amazing I never heard of this I live in Atlantic City and I am always fascinated by local history Thank you for posting I really appreciate all of the hard work that went into making the video History at its finest Have a wonderful day today ✨️

[@donnaj5464]

Wow! That’s amazing, we ate at that restaurant and never knew this, thank you Joey for the interesting video!

[@j_bones_]

That’s very interesting. Your videos are always informative. Great content

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Thank you sooo much. I really appreciate it.

[@heathersekela913]

I had no idea about this history° I have lived in Cape May for 25 year! Thank you for the new info!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Thank you so much.Our pleasure!

[@debrapayad9509]

I did not know there was a restaurant built on top of the ship that is so amazing

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-pp1ni2jy3f]

Joey, I think it's ingenius, to reuse the hulk of an old ferry. Totally unique.

[@Incognito1952481606]

Wonderful piece of history...thanks so much

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robcschweitzer]

This is the perfect video... Some History, great photos, and brought all the way to the present. This might be your formula- Past fused with the Present

[@rustynail6819]

LOL!! I never knew that! What a cool piece of history! Great video!

[@loriwadle7078]

Wow very interesting have eaten there and never knew this. They should’ve built a glass bottom restaurant.

[@michaelelsey4285]

Pretty cool video man. I grew up there my whole life and I never knew this. Learn something new every day...

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it and learned something!

[@lindseymotter1415]

Same here!

[@gregcoates4305]

Great video and so well done.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

thank you so much!!!!

[@brianc-nj2818]

Very interesting. Thanks for the video. I love the Jersey Shore!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

No problem! The things we never realized

[@nancybasile6230]

Never get tired of some seaworthy history! Thanks for the latest Cape May "home school" lesson...hahaha!!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Thank you so much. My pleasure!

[@codymckernan3556]

Wait so that was you there? We always go here to eat in the summer and we saw you recording to get to one of our boats

[@michaelpicozzi3910]

Went by there many times never knew that thank you

[@geraldhague6170]

Keep up the good work

[@n0ttj]

Congrats on 30k!!!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

haha thank you! I was under 40 subs like an hour ago

[@chrissmith4878]

Very cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesfarrell8339]

I just went to hit the subscribe button and I realized I have been subscribed for 2 years 🙃

[@josueacosta5600]

I never knew bout ship been there. Thanks for the update

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

To be honest same here

[@maureenwood1832]

Love the Harborview, had no idea about the sunken ship.Thanks

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Same here. One of our favorite places too.

[@alainmercier9087]

WOW ! WOW! WOW! You are the best to give info about Wildwood and Cape May ,Continu to providesomenice video and take care of you Alain

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I love Wildwood and Cape May. I hope you are staying safe.

[@alainmercier9087]

I love Wildwood and Cape May Too, I'm safe at home from week now.... I'm working but do nothing else, I will not go at Wildwood Crest , as the next 11 years . I'm sad but I'm will be there the next year.Take care of you . Alain

[@JimiJamTime]

I remember the SS Patty K from spending childhood summers on Rio Grande Ave. There was also a large old three masted schooner in the Wildwood Yacht Basin, its shown in a picture. There is some mystique about that boat as well. That would also be a cool documentary idea. Thanks. Well done.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey! I’m glad you enjoyed my video. I actually have a full history article about that ship on my website. Make sure you check it out. It was a beautiful schooner and world’s fastest at one point

[@janicewilson2881]

Had no idea! Been to that place too. Good job on the history lesson!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Same here. Thank you so much. Thanks for watching!

[@marie71061]

Cool story and video!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christinehenna7371]

Thank you. It was interesting. Love the Jersey Shore.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Glad you liked it!

[@DanA-uw2nd]

We knew a different Patty K that went down in Wildwood Crest.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

really? Do tell

[@firstbaptistchurchofbeverl6111]

Very Cool. Lived in that area for many ywars and never heard of tis.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Same here.Its one of my favorite places down here.

[@douglaslicause9100]

Quite interesting!!

[@mavericksandcastle5129]

Nice video!

[@dwaggs7037]

Thought I recognized that building. My dad docked his boat at Mill Creek Marina just across the waterway. We would spend summer vacations sleeping on the boat and then take Ocean Drive to the Wildwoods.

[@LV-sc8fi]

Hope to check it out this summer.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Absolutely. You will love it. we love to seat outside when we go there . Gorgeous view and great food.

[@TechySnapshot]

Loved this video and the history maybe one day you can try a pin before it sank would be a great idea.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hey! Thanks for watching. What did you mean by a pin for this?

[@madisonshaner275]

What a painful death of the utica ferry. That is so sad to see her dying so slowly. 😢❤️ We will always remember her of her history and spirit.

[@DianaFeller-eo8qy]

I did not know anything about that, actually pretty interesting

[@wilderanderson438]

this is really intresting

[@Tranquility32]

I would LOVE to know how far down the remaining “shell" of the ship is now. Edited to add: Fascinating and informative video, by the way. Thank you so much!!!

[@einlothe]

thank you so interesting

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@sr633]

Great food ! Fair priced too for a upscale restaurant.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

That's true!We love it too.

[@barbaraweigand2951]

Have eaten at Harbor View many times and did not know this!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Same here. Thank you for watching!

[@mikealbero]

After watching your beach erosion video I clicked on the suggestion to watch this video and much to my surprise comes this story. Great documentary. Keep up the good work! 👍👍

[@SeanCurrier]

Wow that is so cool and am surprised I have never heard of this (not claiming to be an expert) same for that World War 1 ammo bunker (anyone else reading this I am not confusing with Battery 223 WW2 Bunker). Always cool and keep them coming 😎

[@HatNJ]

Didn't know the name of it but seen the boat long ago when it was McNeil's Marina I was childhood friends with the family and it was my friend Bob McNeil's bus stop on ol Bus 16 in the early to mid Seventies for Lower Twp Elementary.

[@mcbainhvac]

I spent many hours eating and drinking there I never knew. Crazy.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

To be honest same here. Whats your favorite drink ? We love orange crush.

[@mcbainhvac]

@@WildwoodVideoArchive I'm easy to please a Budweiser and a burger.

[@ehernan2440]

Yup wildwood and the lobster house in cape may is in my sights iam from Miami fla.but nothing beats the south Jersey shore be there in a few days .

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Have a great vacation. Sadly the Lobster house isn't open yet

[@RT-ez3jo]

This is so cool thanks for telling us. I might of already said this but one day u should go to duffers ice cream in wildwood and do a food review. U could also visit sea pointe village which is next to the giant building called The grand. At seapointe it is literally paradise

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hey! Thanks for the suggestions. I had responded to your last post. Sadly Seapointe is private property (Owned by the Moreys) and I can't film on their property

[@RT-ez3jo]

Ok sorry didn’t know about the film issue. Thanks though

[@bearinthebigbluehouseftwfan200]

Nice

[@tahoefisher5988]

unfortunately I'm old enough to remember the sailboat

[@mrsbells]

I did not know. I was there a few years ago for dinner

[@johnskoglund1494]

that cool thanks

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

No problem!!!

[@mrmoofle]

Anyone remember a big shipwreck that sat near or in Grassy Sound called Feast or Famine? I'm guessing it was a large commercial fishing vessel.

[@MH-yu5eg]

Interesting story, even though the boats been filled in, wouldn’t there still be a worry if the boat totally wastes away to collapse the bulkheads?

[@MillerMeteor74]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@yaboistiles283]

Next time you should do a video on the ship at the golf course in OCNJ at 9th street. It’s a pretty neat story

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

That is a cool ship wreak. One day I’ll get to it

[@jamesbarry6979]

Great Video, wish thay would Teach History in School's....

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Thank you. I love history. I hope you are staying safe during this crazy times.

[@lindseymotter1415]

I grew up here - how did I not know this?

[@johnabbott6784]

I went to a restaurant back in the 60s in New Jersey by boat someplace. It was built over a barge had board walk to dock rite over the old barge. The. A ferry boat in jersey someplace

[@dinotales1]

News to me!

[@chrisk6469]

Good clam chowder at that restaurant btw

[@raymondnasto185]

I think we ate there last year on Labor Day

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

That is one of our favorite places. Did you like it there ?

[@crusinscamp]

So, there's a Penn Central artifact in Cape May. Maybe some day we'll get there and have a meal.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Cool history right?

[@tahoefisher5988]

I'm pretty sure you are combining the sunken racing sailboat with the ferry story

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

You are referring to "the Atlantic." It was the fastest Schooner ever built and was owned by some of the richest people in America at one point. It still hold the title for the fastest Atlantic Ocean Crossing. Believe you me I am not combining the two ships/stories.

[@SCUMCRODE]

Wow I've eaten at Harbor View a few times and outside on that terrace both times too, circa 2010. I was at the Crab House the night the floor cracked around 2008. It isn't the same since it re-opened IMO. Ate there every summer 1997-2008. There's another video idea.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

wow! You were there at that crazy night at the crab house. Do you happen to have any photos?

[@SCUMCRODE]

Wildwood Video Archive no Joey I was a cell phone holdout and didn’t get one until 2012! We were seated for about 10 minutes before it happened. After the initial crack in the floor about 2-3 booths inside the main dining room to the left as you walk in, which sounded like a cooler full of ice being dumped over, a tearing/shredding sound, management decided it was ok to proceed with business as usual. Ten minutes later the crack turned into a crevasse. It happened inside and we were on the outside deck, when the crevasse formed someone ran out to the deck yelling “Run!” Someone on the deck said “Gun!”. I clearly heard run, not gun, and calmly hopped onto the dock but many people fled crazily thinking they heard gun.

[@HarborLockRoad]

16 HARBOR LOCK ROAD, UTICA , NEW YORK! NOW! NOW!

[@gumby3123]

dig her up its history

[@tomwright4128]

Can it be seen by diving? I’d be interested in going down to see

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hey tom! If you watch towards the end of the video we give you a tour of the restaurant to see if we could see any piece of it

[@alcantarillamedrano2758]

Wow the ship was sunken bottom of the ocean backs in years😯

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Just wait for the video lol :-)

[@alcantarillamedrano2758]

So this Wild Wood Cape Town is May Restaurant because the ship got sunken by bottom of the ocean. And the ship 😭

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

I’m sorry. I don’t think I understand your comment.

[@jb-il3vh]

Wonder why I heard knocking on the floor during dinner!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Haha

[@llroySaves]

geez how long has google earth been around? 1971?

[@user-ne2dw9zg2o]

Is that harbor view

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

You will find out in 12 hours

[@raymondleggs5508]

well the dock is sort of ship shaped so...

[@mongoslade2325]

RRRR miss me ol SS Patty Kay down by the SEA

[@mmcgahn5948]

Lower Twp Bridge... aka The 50 Cent Bridge

[@no-to6tb]

Omg I went there before

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Do you know where this is?!

[@no-to6tb]

Cape may, I believe it's lobster house

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Haha no. Good guess though!

[@vickisibley5330]

Wow, we go there for the awesome burgers! Never knew this. Thanks for sharing this with us. If you're ever in wildwood after everything opens and want to see an awesome band, please check out The Locals Band! Www.facebook.com/thelocalspbnj

[@johnchalleen3278]

Somebody got off cheap.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

I wouldn’t say that

[@warningsigns4526]

Freemason

[@vanvorst1999]

Figures... KZbin is late by 2 minutes.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hahhaa as they always are!