Priscilla, Long Island's own floating National Landmark is berthed at the Suffolk Marine Museum in West Sayville. Priscilla served as a commercial oyster dredge from 1888 until 1963. At the end of her career, "Pris" was the last working oyster vessel (under sail) north of the Chesapeake. Volunteers at the Marine Museum began Pricilla's restoration in 2002 and Landmark status was awarded in 2006. Now "open" to the public, Priscilla can frequently be seen cruising on the Great South Bay where she can bring a smile to the face of even the grumpiest of sailors.
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