2013 Tour – 1813, The Story Continues
Anniversaries provide special moments to focus attention on historic events. In 2012-2014, we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States declaration of the War of 1812. To mark this …
2013
The Captain’s Log, Part 6
On September 7th 2013, the morning after our arrival at Salaberry de Valleyfield, we awoke to a strong southwest breeze. We had intended to squeeze through a narrow bridge, with …
Video Blog 7: Diving in Chambly
Diving for zebra mussels in Chambly.
Captain’s Blog, part 5
At Cape Vincent, at the upper end of the St. Lawrence River, on August 22nd, we converted the Lois McClure from a “standard canal boat,” one that has no propulsion …
Video Blog 6: Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
The Lois McClure docked in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, and saw over 1800 people!
Video Blog 5: St Lawrence
The Lois McClure has begun her travels through the St Lawrence.
Rigging in Cape Vincent
A common question posed by visitors upon stepping aboard the Lois McClure is “How does she sail in the canal?” This is a great opening for a discussion about different …
Captain’s Log, Part 4
When the tug C. L. Churchill moved the Lake Champlain canal schooner Lois McClure out into the outer harbor at Buffalo on August 6th, the scene couldn’t have been more …
Video Blog 4: Underway
The LOIS MCCLURE is underway, headed back east along the canal.
The Captain’s Log, Part 3
On July 11th, the tug C. L. Churchill towed the replica canal schooner Lois McClure down the Hudson River from Waterford to Troy. We were supposed to be heading west …