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Watkins Glen, New York: Pirate Ship Building (Gone)

Building resembled an elaborate 3-masted pirate ship -- at least from one side. It housed a cruise excursion business using real boats on the lake since 1963.

Captain Bill's Cruises

Directions:
Visible between Lake Seneca and Rt. 14/ N Franklin St.
Hours:
June 2020: Reported torn down.
Status:
Gone

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Captain Bill's Ship Building

The ship shop was recently torn down. Some average, normal, "nothing special" buildings are going up in its place. Very sad.

[C. M. Tostanoski, 06/24/2020]

Pirate ship building.

Pirate Ship Building

Looks cool from the outside.

[Josh Williams, 06/04/2016]

The pirate ship building offers an authentic appearance of sea-worthiness on the side facing the parking lot. For all your pirate shopping needs.


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