Steamer SEA BIRD, Highlands, NJ – 1916 The steamboat "SEA BIRD" passes the Klin Lighthouse on the Shrewsbury River in New Jersey. The "SEA BIRD" was built in 1866 at Hunters Point, NY and primarily ferried passengers during the summer season from New York City to the popular resort and beach at Highland Beach, NJ (now called Sea Bright.) The steamer also made stops at other towns along the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers in New Jersey.