CHAMPLAIN CANAL

Tug and barge on the Champlain Canal, 1980s

The 'Champlain Canal' is a 60-mile canal that connects the south end of Lake Champlain to the Hudson River in New York. It was built as a feeder canal to the Erie Canal and is now part of the New York State Canal System.
The canal was proposed in 1812 and construction authorized in 1817. By 1818, twelve miles were completed and
in 1819 the canal was opened from Fort Edward to Lake Champlain. The canal was completed in 1823 and was an immediate financial success.

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★ Information and Boater's Guide to the New York State Canal System

★ History of the Canal System of the State of New York— Champlain Canal

★ New York State Canals— Map of the Champlain Canal

★ Champlain Canal Net— History and Photographs

★ The Canal Boat Wrecks of Lake Champlain

★ Vitesse Press— Champlain Canal Ride

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