>> *       Friday, August 11: Events kick off with a waterborne
>>reenactment
>>of the French attack on the British bateau fleet, known as "Battle
>>Island." This legendary dispute was fought on Oswego Canal and the
>>re-enactment will feature period boats battling onto the western
>>shores.
>>The combined land and sea action creates a unique reenactment unlike
>>any
>>other staged in North America.

 
The Mabee Farm Bateaux will be part of "Battle Island" scenario. 

 

Those of us who help crew these period boats are starting off the event a little early with a row from Rome New York starting on Tuesday August 8.

 

Some background info on the row and Battle Island is at David Manthey's site:

 

 

David will be taking on the role John Bradstreet and has been involved with researching and organizing the recreated battle.  

 

                            Kevin Richard-Morrow