The Travels of Tug 44 |
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New London Junction Lock - Erie Canal New London, NY |
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The original Erie Canal went around Oneida Lake to the south, but the present Erie Canal was designed for self-propelled craft, so it was routed right through the Lake. To preserve the industries along the old route, this Junction Lock was built around 1918 to allow access to a section of the old canal. In later years the lock was converted to a dry dock and a huge crane and other massive machinery was installed at the site.
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Eventually the lock and dry dock was pretty much abandoned, but the entrance wall makes a nice overnight stop for boats passing through along the modern Erie Canal. That's Tug 44 sitting on the wall.
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The area is abandoned and desolate now and there are no services and no town to visit, but it makes a nice private stop. The lock and the old machinery are fenced off but convenient large holes in the fence provide access for those wishing to have a look around the site.
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