The lure of the water. As one of the leading real estate offices on the South Shore of Long Island, Ramsay Realtors truly understands why the most discriminating homeowners are drawn to the miles and miles of shoreline – rivers, inlets, ponds, bay, ocean – that is the Long Island coast.

As long-time residents ourselves, our owners and our agents appreciate all that the South Shore has to offer— from villages with great restaurants, shops, schools and parks, fishing and sailing, to perhaps the world’s most beautiful beaches.

In the thirty years since our founding, Ramsay Realtors has developed a unique depth of knowledge — in fact an unrivaled understanding — of the South Shore real estate market. Our family name and reputation has become synonymous with record sales and the highest standards.

We are committed to using our extensive experience and resources to get results for you. Whether you are interested in buying or selling, we invite you to view the South Shore neighborhoods that we represent and the properties that are currently listed with Ramsay Realtors.

The history of Captain Bill’s dates back to the late 1920′s when there was a simple 24′ by 24′ wooden structure standing at the foot of Ocean Avenue and run by the Boatmen’s Association. Fishing party boats were run out of the building. One of the original boatmen, Captain Bill Eccleston would travel to neighboring towns selling fish and clams, blowing a bugle horn to announce his presence. Captain Bill was a legend in the area and quite a salty character. He eventually bought the wooden structure, started a small clam bar and named it after himself.

Captain Bill sold the clam bar in the early 1950′s to Sophie and Carl Abendroth who eventually renovated the building and built what is now the main restaurant. In the late 1950′s, Carl and Sophie purchased the building next door as a catering hall, calling it the Anchorage. In 1982 Carl Anton purchased the marina, restaurant and catering hall, however the property was put into receivership in the late 1980′s. After several attempts by different groups to turn Captain Bill’s into a successful business, its doors were shut for several years until a local real estate investor, Lou Modica, purchased the property.

In 1998, current owners, Peter McCarthy and Michael Korb, approached Modica about reopening the historic landmark. After a multimillion dollar renovation, Captain Bill’s reopened its doors in June of 1998. One year later, the Anchorage was renovated and renamed The Bayview House, accommodating larger parties and waterfront weddings. After 13 successful years, Peter and Michael continue to manage and direct the day to day operations at this historic waterfront landmark, employing 100+ local staff.

Islip Township:
General Info – 631-224-5691
Animal Shelter – 631-224-5660
Environmental Control Dept – 631-224-5640

Hospitals:
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center – 631-654-7100
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center – 631-376-3000
Southside Hospital – 631-968-3000

Bay Shore Fire Department:
195 Fifth Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Emergency: 631-665-4228
Non-emergency: 631-665-4227

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