History of New Suffolk
Reminiscent of Southold's New England heritage, this quaint hamlet was known in the 17th century as Booth's Neck.
By the 18th century it was called Robin's Island Neck and was a busy port. Streets were laid out in a grid form before 1850, and here trials were held for the first United States Navy commissioned submarine 1899 -1900.
The United States Torpedo Boat Holland (SS-1)
Christened: May 17, 1897
Commissioned: Oct. 12, 1900