When was it published?

September 10, 1867 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News September 10, 1867

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Chesapeake Ohio Canal, Outlet Lock, Rock Creek, Potomac, Repair, Canal Boats

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company is repairing the outlet lock at the mouth of Rock Creek to enable passage of loaded boats into the Potomac. Loose boards in the watertight lock with board flooring prevent sufficient water retention. The government spent thousands on repairs during the war but abandoned the work; completion will provide great advantage.

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OUTLET LOCKS. - The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company is making an effort to repair the outlet-lock at the mouth of Rock Creek, so as to permit the passage of loaded boats from the canal into the Potomac. The lock is made water tight, and has a board flooring. Some of these boards have become loose, and the lock will not therefore hold a sufficient volume of water to permit boats to ride through. During the war the government expended several thousand dollars upon this repair, but eventually abandoned the work. The repair of the lock will be a great advantage

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Chesapeake Ohio Canal Outlet Lock Rock Creek Potomac Repair Canal Boats

Where did it happen?

Mouth Of Rock Creek

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Mouth Of Rock Creek

Outcome

government expended several thousand dollars on repair during the war but abandoned the work. the repair will be a great advantage.

Event Details

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company is making an effort to repair the outlet-lock at the mouth of Rock Creek to permit the passage of loaded boats from the canal into the Potomac. The lock is made water tight with a board flooring, but some boards have become loose, preventing it from holding sufficient water for boats to pass through.