Monthly Archives: June 2013

The Best Laid Plans, part 2

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

by Art Cohn If you are a follower of our blog, then you know we were delayed in our quest westward two weeks ago by a rain storm event. After our layover in Waterford, we struck out on June 24th … Continue reading →

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The best laid plans…

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

by Art Cohn We’ve had a lot of rain lately and so our trip through the southern end of the Champlain Canal was faster than we had calculated, with the current from the Hudson River adding about 2-knots to our … Continue reading →

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Video Blog 1: Holding in Waterford

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

In our quest to provide everyone with as much of a real time experience as possible, we bring you our first video blog. The Lois McClure is currently docked above lock E2 in Waterford, to avoid strong currents and high … Continue reading →

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Captain’s Log, Part 1

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

At 10:00 a..m. on May 31st, the tug C. L. Churchill towed the replica Lake Champlain Canal schooner Lois McClure, with the outboard-powered, inflatable boat Oocher standing by, out of her narrow berth at Perkins Pier in Burlington harbor. We were … Continue reading →

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1813: The Shipwright’s War and Other Stories

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

By Art Cohn Although we have been planning the next installment of 1812: Commemorating the War: Celebrating the Peace since before we returned from last years incredible voyage, the recent crossing from Burlington to Plattsburgh was an unexpected experience. The … Continue reading →

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