Former Fire Island Ferry razed in annual Boat Burning

Long Island Maritime Museum sets Monitor II ablaze

Connor Patton
Posted 10/30/25

As twilight began to dim on Friday, Oct. 24, people parading in pirate costumes and waving Jolly Roger flags approached the former Fire Island Ferry boat, the Monitor II , with kindling material in …

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