the canal. Between 2017 and 2025, cities and communities throughout the canal corridor are celebrating with historical society exhibits and local events, plus opportunities for boating (including kayaking), hiking, and biking along the canal towpaths. The 2018 season will open on 18 May and run until 10 October; locks and bridges will be open for operation between 7am–5pm each day, with individual facilities operating until 10pm through 12
For 50 years, the South Street Seaport Museum has brought to life the rise of New York as a world port city offering visitors a chance to engage like no other museum can. Climb aboard an historic ship, grab a halyard to raise sail on a schooner, set type to print your own broadside at our historic print shop, or visit our exhibitions and ring an 800 lbs bell recovered from a sunken lightship.
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www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org September. Those advocating for a longer recreational boating season recommend boaters get out on the canal as much as possible; records from boat traffic through the locks will be used to determine future schedules. Earlier in 2017, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) assumed control of the Canal System from the New York State Thruway Authority. NYPA is the nation’s largest public power authority and runs 16 power-generating plants, including three hydroelectric facilities on the Erie Canal. (See www.canals.ny.gov for details on access, events, regulations, and more.) ... The citizens of Burnham-on-Crouch hope to save one of its “Little Ships” [of Dunkirk]. Vanguard, a 45-foot oyster dredger, was one of three boats from this small Essex town to join the fleet of 800plus small craft that sailed from England to evacuate British and French troops from Dunkirk in World War II. Allied troops
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The Lannan Ship Model Gallery 4,000 square feet of marine antiques, ship models and paintings 483 Washington St., Norwell, MA 617 549 2881 Please visit our web site at www.lannangallery.com Also visit our showroom in the Boston Design Center at the Market Stalls, 1 Design Center Place, 2nd floor.
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