2014 Captain’s Log, Part 2
On the morning of July 25th, at the Larrabee’s Point Wharf, Shoreham, the Lake Champlain Canal Schooner Lois McClure was canal-ready, with her masts, booms, gaffs, and their sails stowed …
Video Blog: Kingston
The first video blog from the LOIS MCCLURE’s 2014 tour! Art Cohn kicks us off with greetings from Kingston.
2014 Captain’s Log, Part 1
The year 2014 includes the Lois McClure’s tenth birthday and the C. L. Churchill’s fiftieth birthday. Mercy. Where does the time go? In her ten years of replicating the voyages …
Shipwrecked: The Tragic Story of the Canal Schooner “Troy”
The captain’s hat, trunk and pocketbook … have been picked up but none of the bodies have yet been found. (North Star 1825) Canal Schooner Troy: Commerce on Lake Champlain …
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Do Whalemen Get Blisters?
Do Whalemen Get Blisters? I know I certainly am getting blisters, accompanying a crew from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to row a brand-new whaleboat. We’re participating in a boat parade …
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 …
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!