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Monthly Archives: August 2010
A glimpse behind the scenes
by Tom Larsen Planning a tour of the Lois McClure is tough work. There are a lot of moving parts and many things to keep in mind all the time. Contacting the communities that host us is one of the … Continue reading
A volunteer deckhand’s first sail
by Doug Riley I hit the lottery last Thursday. Not the one that pays cash, but the one that pays in amazing experiences. I got to help sail the Lois McClure, not as a canal boat, but as a sailing … Continue reading
Notes from the Captain’s Log: Part Two
On July 31st, the Lois McClure entered the Erie Canal at its eastern terminus at Waterford. Each day, before we get underway, we remind ourselves that: a) our big objective is Safety, and that: b) the key to Safety is … Continue reading
A reflection on “Canallers”
by Doug Riley When the last visitor of the day has gone ashore, when the schooner is snugged down for the night and the supper dishes washed and put away, there is time for the crew to relax and read. … Continue reading
Posted in Schooner Lois McClure
Tagged canallers, community, generosity, Herman Melville, Moby Dick, schooner Lois McClure
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Baldwinsville
By Art Cohn, Executive Director In 2007 we had spent a night in Baldwinsville and hoped we would someday return to the Erie Canal and have an opportunity to open to the public here. The architecture of the town highlights the historic … Continue reading
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Tagged Baldwinsville, historical society, schooner Lois McClure, Shacksboro Museum
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Community Connections: Baldwinsville
by Kathleen Carney, Commissary On the 2007 Erie Canal Journey, we were befriended along the way by Gus, a gregarious gentleman from Baldwinsville, who met us at various locks along the way to give us outrageous baked goodies sent by … Continue reading
Notes from the Admin
As you know, this blog format is a new thing for us at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, as we have moved from our old format of Ship’s Logs. Some of the writers really enjoy it, others are still dubious; but … Continue reading
Posted in General, Schooner Lois McClure
Tagged blog, feedback, schooner Lois McClure, ship's log
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Canaler to Canaler
As we slowed for our approach to Lock 24 and Baldwinsville, NY I noticed a faint hint of diesel fuel and that our faithful tug C.L. Churchill was sounding a little different, like maybe a cylinder wasn’t running up to … Continue reading
Posted in Schooner Lois McClure
Tagged Baldwinsville, Chris Freeman, mechanic, schooner Lois McClure, tugboat Urger
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You’ll always know your pal
Lock 23 on the Erie Canal, one of the busiest on the waterway because of its location in the Oswego River at the west end of Oneida Lake, is manned by Pete, aka “The Chief.” Pete has planted a world-class … Continue reading
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Tagged Brewerton, garden, lock 23, schooner Lois McClure
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Sylvan Beach
After docking Lois at the wall in Sylvan Beach, part of the crew decided to go exploring. Peter, Tom, Molly and I headed to the park and beach. After a long day of traveling, Peter was looking forward to a … Continue reading
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Tagged motorcycles, schooner Lois McClure, Sylvan Beach
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