This old galleon ship can be seen on S Black Horse Pike in Absecon. Currently it functions as an antique shop, which makes sense considering how old this boat is. There once were a number of these ships sitting on roadsides throughout New Jersey, but the only other one burnt down a few years ago. It originally functioned as a rental office for the Absecon Beach Camp, then became a gas station before being it became what it is today. The shop was closed when I went by so I couldn’t go inside. I’d be quite curious to see if the inside is “normal” or it is similarly themed to appear as if you’re actually inside an old ship….
Posted by Mike B on May 20, 2014 at 9:42 PM
That’s the WHITE Horse Pike (US 30) in Absecon, NJ
Posted by Amanda on June 22, 2010 at 12:21 AM
I always thought thought of it as an old boat shaped antique place on the side of the road. I didn’t know it had so much history. It’s ashame it recently got torn down.
Posted by Robin Chamberlain on May 30, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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Posted by Christopher North on May 27, 2010 at 3:51 AM
If only more than 72 people could read about this..
Posted by Wildwood Crest Motels on March 9, 2010 at 7:12 PM
It is so cool to see all of the different structures that were created at the Jersey Shore! A great place to live or visit!!
Posted by Lance Blairs on April 7, 2009 at 6:17 PM
YO! My old home i just moved from is behind that old ship in this friendly neighborhood,(not the trailer park. It was the big gray house on reed road, birch hill.
WOW! I can’t believe my old neighborhood was once the Abseacon Beach camp. I’M freaking out right now and I feel home sick now.
THANK YOU!