Albany to Mechanicville – June 21, 2013

 

Out of Albany at low slack water 10.00 am headed for the Champlain Canal and hence Lake Champlain.

 First the federal lock at Troy

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it’s about a fifteen foot lift.

 Then on to Champlain Canal lock C-1

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This is looking over the east side at the alternative route!!

Then a few hours later into Mechanicsville, nothing much to look at but it does have a municipal dock, 300 feet long with free dockage, free water and free electrical hookup.

Restores one’s faith in this great country.  May send them a little note of congratulations on their public spirit.

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Parked right next to a tumbling little mill creek, looks like this trip is finally picking up.

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Tomorrow Fort Edward  (Google is available)

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Author: Low Wattage

Expat Welshman, educated (somewhat) in UK, left before it became fashionable to do so. Now a U.S. Citizen, and recent widower, playing with retirement and house remodeling, living in Delaware and rural Maryland (weekends).

11 thoughts on “Albany to Mechanicville – June 21, 2013”

  1. Morning LW

    “Mechanicsville”, love it, is there an Accountantsville, Lawyersville, etc,?

    I’m enjoying the trip, keep em coming.

  3. Like the prominent Welsh dragon. Set him to eating trolls under the bridges.

  4. Soutie: I’m still looking for Margaritaville.
    Janus: Very “water powered Industrial revolution” around these parts.
    Mrs. O. Always there leading the charge, often gets a second take from the locals.

  5. I have joined the trip – excellent pics. Can you arrange for the lady to turn round?

  6. Hello Tambman, welcome aboard, it’s been a long time since we spoke, two years perhaps.
    Always try to oblige:

    Same boat different trip, bringing the vessel up from Florida to Maryland (spring 2011)
    That trip is in my archive here someplace (click on my avatar in the sidebar and you can really be bored)

  7. Splendid, I wanted to see her/your wife/friend too but didn’t like to ask!
    What about one of you too?

  9. Good to see you here, Tambman. It’s a very interesting voyage.

    Beats my Bank holiday expedition on the Upper Thames, LW, although we have some interesting holidays on the canals.

  10. If we’re all going to post pics of ourselves, I’ll have to persuade Backside that he doesn’t warrant one!

  11. I have had the occasion weekend on canal boats, nothing as grand as this, though.

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