Comedians Davidson and Jost bought a retired Staten Island ferry in 2022
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost purchased the decommissioned John F. Kennedy ferry for $280,000 at a city auction in 2022.
Plans for the vessel
The investors intended to transform the 57-year-old ship into a floating entertainment venue. The ferry was built in 1965 and served as the oldest boat in the Staten Island fleet before retirement.
Reports on the condition
Ex-crew members stated that the abandoned vessel contained asbestos and roaches when it went up for auction. These claims appeared in headlines from The New York Daily News shortly after the sale was announced.
Current status of project
Davidson is no longer with Saturday Night Live as he works on turning the ship into a nightspot. Turning the vessel into a venue is likely to cost millions according to recent reporting.
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