She had several homes including Essex, Connecticut, but in 1992 she arrived back in the hamlet of Oyster Bay, New York.

She currently serves as a working museum ship, offering educational tours, public, and private charters of Oyster Bay at the WaterFront Center.

The Christeen then joined the WaterFront Center at Oyster Bay, serving their mission of connecting people to the water.

After surviving 16 major hurricanes, numerous nor'easters, and severe neglect, the Christeen is now serving as a floating classroom to educate students of all ages about the operation of historic vessels and protection of the marine environment of Oyster Bay and Long Island Sound.

[6] The Christeen frequently collaborates with local nonprofits and additionally provides both public and private charters at the WaterFront Center.