5 LOCKS and 169FT on the Erie Canal [E288]
14 avril 2024 · 17 min · 1K vues · Waterford
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The Erie Canal’s Waterford Flight consists of five consecutive locks that provide a 169-foot elevation change over 1.5 miles, connecting the Mohawk River to the Hudson River.1:49 Lock masters coordinate transit for vessels to minimize water usage by grouping boats by side.0:29 The locks, built in 1915, operate using mechanical systems rather than computerized controls.3:21 During the final lock transit, unexpected current and prop walk pushed the boat away from the wall, forcing a change in docking plans.8:25 After exiting the canal, the crew docked in Waterford, New York, at the visitor center, which offers dockage for $10 per night, including 30-amp power, and $5 for showers.9:53 The crew utilized the stop to restock groceries and prepare the vessel for the transition from canal transit to anchoring on the Hudson River.10:54 The final preparations for the upcoming coastal passage included mounting a new Mantus anchor to the bow.17:07
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