Alongside the Waterford wall we prepared to depart, over to Lock #2, and through the Erie Canal. The first boat is the canal charter barge, then SONATA, then CANDY DISH. The other Loopers had departed Waterford on Monday, the 25th. We will surely see them in other places along the way. See: www.canals.state.ny.us
Inside Lock #2 looking back toward Waterford after SONATA was lifted some 33.6 feet.
Lock #2 open and waiting for our entry. All we need is the green light to proceed inside.
After Lock #6 we approach Guard Gate #1. These guard gates along the canal are to control the flow of water downstream. Looks close for SONATA to slide under.
Sitting in Lock #4 looking at Lock #5. The first five locks, Locks #2 - #6, known as the Waterford Flight, raises the boat 169 feet in less than two miles. This is reportedly the highest set of lift locks in the world.
Lock #10. This lock, dam, was severely damaged last year due to heavy rains. Construction work is ongoing to build a cofferdam around the middle section which appears to be scheduled for replacement. From here we proceeded on to Amsterdam and Riverlink Park. A nice location with trains going by every 20 to 30 minutes.
Alongside the Waterford wall we prepared to depart, over to Lock #2, and through the Erie Canal. The first boat is the canal charter barge, then SONATA, then CANDY DISH. The other Loopers had departed Waterford on Monday, the 25th. We will surely see them in other places along the way. See: www.canals.state.ny.us
Inside Lock #2 looking back toward Waterford after SONATA was lifted some 33.6 feet.
Lock #2 open and waiting for our entry. All we need is the green light to proceed inside.
After Lock #6 we approach Guard Gate #1. These guard gates along the canal are to control the flow of water downstream. Looks close for SONATA to slide under.
Sitting in Lock #4 looking at Lock #5. The first five locks, Locks #2 - #6, known as the Waterford Flight, raises the boat 169 feet in less than two miles. This is reportedly the highest set of lift locks in the world.
Lock #10. This lock, dam, was severely damaged last year due to heavy rains. Construction work is ongoing to build a cofferdam around the middle section which appears to be scheduled for replacement. From here we proceeded on to Amsterdam and Riverlink Park. A nice location with trains going by every 20 to 30 minutes.
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