These are notes that I am writing to help me learn our industrial history. They are my best understanding, but that does not mean they are a correct understanding.
Defence Express posted The largest warship to ever transit the Great Lakes. The 8-inch gun Heavy Cruiser USS Macon came through the Seaway in 1959 to officially open the new waterway. She is seen here in the Eisenhower Lock. Note the missing radar antenna, removed in Boston to allow passage through the Seaway 's lift bridges due to her high air draft. The ship had all sorts of problems rubbing bottom and bumping into walls on her way through due to the large size, powerful engines, and the open ocean design of her hull. Robert Wingerath shared Something interesting I had to share.
The page referenced by the caption below has many construction pictures of this complex. It also shows where and when cofferdams and cuts were built to allow construction of the two dams to be done in-the-dry while allowing the river to flow through the area. The two ships in the photo were designed for the locks of the Cornwall Canal. They dramatically illustrate how much longer the new locks are. They also have the bridge on the bow. I have noticed that has become obsolete. Modern boats have the engine room, living quarters, and bridge on the stern.
Rene Beauchamp posted
Nostalgia Eisenhower Lock circa 1960. Bill Shaverbefore the viewing stand... that ship a coal burner.
Gene Beauchamp posted View from the Vista House Overlook, Eisenhower Lock, about 1960. Downbound, the US laker Sullivan Brothers. Postcard published by St. Lawrence Valley Souvenir Co.
Eric Tolcser commented on Rene's posting
Grandpa at the locks. Only vacation he ever had after running his dairy farm 7 days a week his whole life. Fritz HagerLooks like a Halco canaller ready to lock down.
Jeff Carson commented on Rene's posting
Went there just last week!!
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