Kill Van Kull

The Kill Van Kull is a tidal strait between Staten Island, New York, and Bayonne, New Jersey, in the United States.

Historically, it has been one of the most important channels for the commerce of the region, providing a passage for marine traffic between Upper New York Bay and the industrial towns of northeastern New Jersey.

[2][3][4][5] The Bayonne Bridge's deck was raised in 2017 so that New Panamax ships could travel the Kill Van Kull.

The name "Kill Van Kull" originated during the early 17th century, during the Dutch colonial era, when the region was part of New Netherland.

Places were named by early explorers and settlers in reference to their shape, topography, or other geographic qualities.