The Union Ferry Company of Brooklyn, commonly known as the Union Ferry Company, was a ferry company operating routes across the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York City, United States.
The creation of the Union Ferry Company of Brooklyn was authorized by the New York State Legislature on April 9, 1853, and on November 10, 1854 it was formed to replace the Brooklyn Union.
Sharp & Co.[1] The ferry's decline came about in the early 20th century with the opening of fixed crossings spanning the East River.
[2]: 205 The Catherine and Wall Street ferries were the first to go, in 1912.
The Fulton, Atlantic Avenue, and Hamilton Avenue ferries were turned into city ferries in 1922.