NEW YORK - Passengers on board New York Waterway harbor cruises have always learned about the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. Now, as they cruise along the river, they'll also hear about “the miracle on the Hudson.”
The 90-minute tours now feature the story of Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger's heroic landing on the Hudson River on Jan. 15 after his airplane's engines were knocked out by geese. All 155 passengers on board survived.
New York Waterway spokesman Pat Smith said they decided to include Sullenberger's story in the tour because tourists were repeatedly asking about the “miracle” landing.
The company has created placards advertising the new feature in addition to other sights.
“The miracle on the Hudson has become part of the New York story,” Smith said.
The boats cruise over the spot where Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549, near New York Waterway's West 38th Street terminal.
And, at the end of the tour, passengers can watch a video presentation of TV news footage and pictures of the crash.
The video also showcases the bravery of New York Waterway workers who were among the first to reach the downed plane. Smith said the workers rescued 142 passengers that day.
Despite more recent news of a small plane and a sightseeing helicopter colliding over the Hudson River killing 9 people, Smith said most tourists see the Hudson in a positive way.
The tour costs $26 for adults and $15 for children.
New York Waterway spokesman Pat Smith said they decided to include Sullenberger's story in the tour because tourists were repeatedly asking about the “miracle” landing.
The company has created placards advertising the new feature in addition to other sights.
“The miracle on the Hudson has become part of the New York story,” Smith said.
The boats cruise over the spot where Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549, near New York Waterway's West 38th Street terminal.
And, at the end of the tour, passengers can watch a video presentation of TV news footage and pictures of the crash.
The video also showcases the bravery of New York Waterway workers who were among the first to reach the downed plane. Smith said the workers rescued 142 passengers that day.
Despite more recent news of a small plane and a sightseeing helicopter colliding over the Hudson River killing 9 people, Smith said most tourists see the Hudson in a positive way.
The tour costs $26 for adults and $15 for children.

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