The Long Island Maritime Museum acquired Priscilla in 1976. The vessel was significantly altered throughout her extensive career. Until 2002, she served the Long Island Maritime Museum as a floating ambassador to other organizations on Long Island and in New York City. Priscilla like all working vessels was subject to heavy wear and deterioration, and was constantly undergoing maintenance and repair throughout her lifespan.
Courtesy of R. Milligan
Because of her deteriorated condition, Priscilla underwent an extensive restoration at the
Long Island Maritime Museum during a 19-month period between 2002 and 2003. The vessel has
retained her historical physical appearance
and the workmanship of Elisha Saxton and the care of her subsequent owners are testimony to her
survival today.
At the Long Island Maritime Museum, Priscilla is used as a floating exhibit next to the
1908
Rudolph Oyster House and berthed along the same dock as the 1923 scallop dredger Modesty.
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