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Domestic News
October 12, 1836
Vermont Telegraph
Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Report by Capt. Williams on a proposed ship canal around Niagara Falls to connect Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, featuring locks 200 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 10 feet deep, overcoming over 300 feet elevation, with costs estimated at 2.5 to 5 million dollars.
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SHIP CANAL AT NIAGARA.—We are indebted to the Hon. Joel Terrill for a copy of the report of Capt. Williams, of the Corps of Engineers, in relation to a canal round Niagara Falls, to connect the waters of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
The plan contemplates a ship or steamboat canal, with locks 200 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 10 feet deep; the lift not generally to exceed 10 feet to each lock.
The entire elevation to be overcome, is something more than 300 feet. Several routes are examined in the report, and the expense is estimated at from 2 1-2 to 5 millions of dollars.—Jour. of Com.
The plan contemplates a ship or steamboat canal, with locks 200 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 10 feet deep; the lift not generally to exceed 10 feet to each lock.
The entire elevation to be overcome, is something more than 300 feet. Several routes are examined in the report, and the expense is estimated at from 2 1-2 to 5 millions of dollars.—Jour. of Com.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Niagara Canal
Ship Canal
Engineers Report
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. Joel Terrill
Capt. Williams
Where did it happen?
Niagara Falls
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Niagara Falls
Key Persons
Hon. Joel Terrill
Capt. Williams
Outcome
expense is estimated at from 2 1-2 to 5 millions of dollars
Event Details
Report of Capt. Williams on a ship or steamboat canal round Niagara Falls to connect Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, with locks 200 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 10 feet deep; lift not exceeding 10 feet per lock; elevation over 300 feet; several routes examined.