They have a Hauppauge location!??Love the family style, I need to be rolled out after
Restaurants you recommend
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Snapprhead27
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Yup!! That's the one I usually go to.
Looks like NYC will be getting a Maine icon for dining on. Victory Chimes, along with the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, is on the Maine State quarter. She is a very beautiful schooner and will be missed. Bon appetite!!
pressherald.com/2023/05/10/historic-maine-schooner-sold-at-auction-may-become-floating-restaurant/
By Stephen Betts May 10, 2023
The Victory Chimes during the July 2022 45th annual Great Schooner Race. Photo by Ken Waltz
ROCKLAND — The 128-foot long historic wooden schooner Victory Chimes, which hails out of Rockland, was sold at auction this week.
And it appears the new owners will be taking the sailing vessel out of state where it may serve as a restaurant.
The ship, which was celebrated on the 2003 commemorative state quarter for Maine, was sold in an online auction by Keenan Auction Company of Portland. Bidding began April 23 and ended May 8.
The auction company would not disclose the name of the buyer but said the sale price was $75,900.
Owner and captain, Sam Sikkema, said the title has not yet been transferred but confirmed the new owners will be Miles and Alex Pincus. He said they have not said what they plan to do with the vessel.
The Pincus brothers own and operate vessels that serve as restaurants in the New York City area through the company Crewny. Two of the vessel/restaurants are the Pilot and Grand Banks. The Grand Banks was the former wooden schooner Sherman Zwicker. The Pilot is a seasonal oyster bar.
The Pincuses could not immediately be reached Wednesday.
The Victory Chimes is docked at the Maritime Traditions wharf at the end of Captain Spear Drive in Rockland. The vessel, however, has to be moved by May 15.
Built in 1900, Victory Chimes has sailed the Maine coast since 1954 as a “windjammer” (sailing pleasure craft for paying guests). The three-masted Victory Chimes has 21 cabins and can accommodate 43 passengers.
Sikkema announced in August 2022 that the ship’s long sailing career in Maine would end in October 2022 without a buyer. “After long and careful consideration we have come to the difficult decision that 2022 will be Victory Chimes last sailing season,” he said at the time. “Upcoming Coast Guard compliance, cost and availability of materials for upcoming maintenance, the lack of ability to haul the ship in Maine and the losses of the 2020 season have all become a hill too big to climb.”
The ship was originally launched in Bethel, Del., as one of 4,000 such cargo ships. Then named Edwin & Maud, it hauled cargo in the Chesapeake Bay until 1946. It was then converted to the passenger trade. The ship is the last of the large, former cargo schooners still sailing, according to the statement released by the owner.
In 1987, Tom Monaghan, then owner of Domino’s Pizza and the Detroit Tigers Baseball Club, purchased the vessel and put it through an extensive restoration at Samples Ship Yard in Boothbay. In 1989, Domino’s put the infrequently used vessel — then named the Domino Effect — up for sale. The only interested party had plans to ship the schooner to Japan and use it for a sushi restaurant.
Kip Files and Paul DeGaeta stepped forward and purchased the Victory Chimes in 1990 and returned it to the Maine windjammer trade. This prompted the Maine Legislature to bestow the honor of “Official Windjammer of the state of Maine.”
Sikkema purchased Victory Chimes in 2018. He also owns the Grace Bailey.
Historic Maine schooner sold at auction, may become floating restaurant
pressherald.com/2023/05/10/historic-maine-schooner-sold-at-auction-may-become-floating-restaurant/By Stephen Betts May 10, 2023
The Victory Chimes during the July 2022 45th annual Great Schooner Race. Photo by Ken Waltz
ROCKLAND — The 128-foot long historic wooden schooner Victory Chimes, which hails out of Rockland, was sold at auction this week.
And it appears the new owners will be taking the sailing vessel out of state where it may serve as a restaurant.
The ship, which was celebrated on the 2003 commemorative state quarter for Maine, was sold in an online auction by Keenan Auction Company of Portland. Bidding began April 23 and ended May 8.
The auction company would not disclose the name of the buyer but said the sale price was $75,900.
Owner and captain, Sam Sikkema, said the title has not yet been transferred but confirmed the new owners will be Miles and Alex Pincus. He said they have not said what they plan to do with the vessel.
The Pincus brothers own and operate vessels that serve as restaurants in the New York City area through the company Crewny. Two of the vessel/restaurants are the Pilot and Grand Banks. The Grand Banks was the former wooden schooner Sherman Zwicker. The Pilot is a seasonal oyster bar.
The Pincuses could not immediately be reached Wednesday.
The Victory Chimes is docked at the Maritime Traditions wharf at the end of Captain Spear Drive in Rockland. The vessel, however, has to be moved by May 15.
Built in 1900, Victory Chimes has sailed the Maine coast since 1954 as a “windjammer” (sailing pleasure craft for paying guests). The three-masted Victory Chimes has 21 cabins and can accommodate 43 passengers.
Sikkema announced in August 2022 that the ship’s long sailing career in Maine would end in October 2022 without a buyer. “After long and careful consideration we have come to the difficult decision that 2022 will be Victory Chimes last sailing season,” he said at the time. “Upcoming Coast Guard compliance, cost and availability of materials for upcoming maintenance, the lack of ability to haul the ship in Maine and the losses of the 2020 season have all become a hill too big to climb.”
The ship was originally launched in Bethel, Del., as one of 4,000 such cargo ships. Then named Edwin & Maud, it hauled cargo in the Chesapeake Bay until 1946. It was then converted to the passenger trade. The ship is the last of the large, former cargo schooners still sailing, according to the statement released by the owner.
In 1987, Tom Monaghan, then owner of Domino’s Pizza and the Detroit Tigers Baseball Club, purchased the vessel and put it through an extensive restoration at Samples Ship Yard in Boothbay. In 1989, Domino’s put the infrequently used vessel — then named the Domino Effect — up for sale. The only interested party had plans to ship the schooner to Japan and use it for a sushi restaurant.
Kip Files and Paul DeGaeta stepped forward and purchased the Victory Chimes in 1990 and returned it to the Maine windjammer trade. This prompted the Maine Legislature to bestow the honor of “Official Windjammer of the state of Maine.”
Sikkema purchased Victory Chimes in 2018. He also owns the Grace Bailey.
WhatKnot
Well-Known Angler
Odd name for a German Restaurant, but if the food is good……..
JackPrintMD
Well-Known Angler
Maybe they should stop renaming it.Looks like NYC will be getting a Maine icon for dining on. Victory Chimes, along with the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, is on the Maine State quarter. She is a very beautiful schooner and will be missed. Bon appetite!!
Historic Maine schooner sold at auction, may become floating restaurant
By Stephen Betts May 10, 2023
The Victory Chimes during the July 2022 45th annual Great Schooner Race. Photo by Ken Waltz
ROCKLAND — The 128-foot long historic wooden schooner Victory Chimes, which hails out of Rockland, was sold at auction this week.
And it appears the new owners will be taking the sailing vessel out of state where it may serve as a restaurant.
The ship, which was celebrated on the 2003 commemorative state quarter for Maine, was sold in an online auction by Keenan Auction Company of Portland. Bidding began April 23 and ended May 8.
The auction company would not disclose the name of the buyer but said the sale price was $75,900.
Owner and captain, Sam Sikkema, said the title has not yet been transferred but confirmed the new owners will be Miles and Alex Pincus. He said they have not said what they plan to do with the vessel.
The Pincus brothers own and operate vessels that serve as restaurants in the New York City area through the company Crewny. Two of the vessel/restaurants are the Pilot and Grand Banks. The Grand Banks was the former wooden schooner Sherman Zwicker. The Pilot is a seasonal oyster bar.
The Pincuses could not immediately be reached Wednesday.
The Victory Chimes is docked at the Maritime Traditions wharf at the end of Captain Spear Drive in Rockland. The vessel, however, has to be moved by May 15.
Built in 1900, Victory Chimes has sailed the Maine coast since 1954 as a “windjammer” (sailing pleasure craft for paying guests). The three-masted Victory Chimes has 21 cabins and can accommodate 43 passengers.
Sikkema announced in August 2022 that the ship’s long sailing career in Maine would end in October 2022 without a buyer. “After long and careful consideration we have come to the difficult decision that 2022 will be Victory Chimes last sailing season,” he said at the time. “Upcoming Coast Guard compliance, cost and availability of materials for upcoming maintenance, the lack of ability to haul the ship in Maine and the losses of the 2020 season have all become a hill too big to climb.”
The ship was originally launched in Bethel, Del., as one of 4,000 such cargo ships. Then named Edwin & Maud, it hauled cargo in the Chesapeake Bay until 1946. It was then converted to the passenger trade. The ship is the last of the large, former cargo schooners still sailing, according to the statement released by the owner.
In 1987, Tom Monaghan, then owner of Domino’s Pizza and the Detroit Tigers Baseball Club, purchased the vessel and put it through an extensive restoration at Samples Ship Yard in Boothbay. In 1989, Domino’s put the infrequently used vessel — then named the Domino Effect — up for sale. The only interested party had plans to ship the schooner to Japan and use it for a sushi restaurant.
Kip Files and Paul DeGaeta stepped forward and purchased the Victory Chimes in 1990 and returned it to the Maine windjammer trade. This prompted the Maine Legislature to bestow the honor of “Official Windjammer of the state of Maine.”
Sikkema purchased Victory Chimes in 2018. He also owns the Grace Bailey.
Hey Snapperhead, have you or anyone else been here? Looks really good View attachment 64862
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Snapprhead27
Well-Known Angler
I've eaten there twice. Wasn't too thrilled with it. I like the atmosphere by the water. It's been maybe two years since I've gone.
Snapprhead27
Well-Known Angler
The family style buffet is awesome!!
Yup that’s what we did ??
longcast
Well-Known Angler
Always a great meal.Never disappoints, The Irish Coffee Pub. I had the steak Fitzpatrick. One of the best steaks I’ve ever had
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Eines Bit Bitte... The AM German lesson
Have to ask just to be a PITA. Does their Irish Coffee come with whipped cream?? Is so, they are a disgrace to their name...Never disappoints, The Irish Coffee Pub. I had the steak Fitzpatrick. One of the best steaks I’ve ever had
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I don’t know I’ve never seen how they serve it
There is a story behind this. Irish Coffee was invented in 1942, when a plane of American passengers was delayed because of bad weather conditions while leaving for Newfoundland. To warm up the passengers, Flying Boat airport restaurant chef Joe Sheridan decided to put some Irish Whiskey to use in their coffees. He used heavy cream, not whipped cream, and it's layered on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon...
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