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Champlain Canal

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fred@tug44.org
Mon, Mar 19, 2012 4:37 AM

This afternoon I was visiting a few canal sites and stopped at the spot
where the Glens Falls Feeder Canal meets the modern Champlain Canal on the
summit level above Lock C-8.  The level is still almost drained, but
they've turned on the Feeder and they're starting to fill the Canal!

The site is normally completely submerged and I was surprised to find this
little dam and waterfall, visible only at "low tide".  Here's what it looks
like:

http://www.tug44.org/glensfallsfeeder.jpg

Soon I'll have water to float the boat!

Fred
Tug 44

This afternoon I was visiting a few canal sites and stopped at the spot where the Glens Falls Feeder Canal meets the modern Champlain Canal on the summit level above Lock C-8. The level is still almost drained, but they've turned on the Feeder and they're starting to fill the Canal! The site is normally completely submerged and I was surprised to find this little dam and waterfall, visible only at "low tide". Here's what it looks like: http://www.tug44.org/glensfallsfeeder.jpg Soon I'll have water to float the boat! Fred Tug 44