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Erie Canal boaters wait in Little Falls after lock breaks
Workers will use a large crane to open and close lock mechanism until new one is built
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A generic photo of boats along a portion of the Erie Canal. On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 boats were waiting for a gate repair at Little Falls, west of here. A 19th century lock broke and needs to be manually lifted with a crane.Times Union file photo
LITTLE FALLS If you’re planning to take a boat trip west on the Erie Canal over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, be prepared to take your time.
Large dredging ship passes Burnham-On-Sea as work gets underway at Combwich
Burnham-On-Sea seafront walkers had the unusual sight of this large dredging ship passing the town this week.
It passed Burnham on its way up the River Parrett to Combwich where dredging operations are currently underway at the wharf.
An official Notice To Mariners from Bridgwater Bay Harbour Master Captain Keith Badsey states that plough dredging operations and other related work is being undertaken.
It was ‘Alec D’, a multicat of 16.8m length, that passed Burnham and is currently conducting dredge operations during daylight tides.
A pre-dredge survey has also been conducted by a small open boat launched from Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club, pictured below. The same vessel will conduct a post dredge survey at a date to be confirmed on completion of the dredging.