The Travels of Tug 44


A Photo Tour of
The Erie Canal



The Erie Canal begins at the junction with the Champlain Canal at Waterford, near the Federal Lock at Troy and runs west some 342 miles to the Niagara River near Buffalo. The Canal varies in character. Much of the eastern canal follows wide rivers, and much of the western canal is hand dug into a hillside with small picturesque towns. There are 34 locks and 15 lift bridges.

And above all, Beware The Canal Monster!



Here are some of the towns and points of interest on the Erie Canal (with mile markers):

  The Travels of Tug 44 home page
  Champlain Canal   -   Hudson River   -   Canal History
  Lighthouses   -   Canal Corp Boats   -   Tugboats & Trawlers

For historical images, etc. of the Erie Canal, see The Erie Canal web site.


Please send comments, suggestions, etc. to Dragon Design Associates

http://www.tug44.org/erie.canal/