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Subject:
Original Erie Canal Lock Size
From:
Chris Andrle <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 5 Nov 2016 18:01:15 -0400
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I've found  a large number of references online which state that the 
original size of the Erie Canal locks was 90 feet by 15 feet, built to 
accommodate boats of 61 feet by 7 feet.  I can't find a primary source to 
confirm this. Is it true that boats on the original (pre-enlargement) canal 
were limited to 61 by 7 feet, and if so, why, if the locks were 90 by 15 
feet? Thanks.

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