FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 17, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY
Revised Schedule for Canal Journey of Historic Day Peckinpaugh
The New York State Canal Corporation today announced a revised schedule for the historic motorship, the Day Peckinpaugh, as it makes its way along the New York State Barge Canal from Lockport, Niagara County to Waterford, Rensselaer County.
The Peckinpaugh will be in port in Pittsford until Thursday, October 20 when it will depart for Palmyra, Wayne County and is scheduled to reach Lyons, NY by the weekend. From there, the vessel is expected to travel to Mays Point, Baldwinsville, Brewerton, Sylvan Beach, and Utica, with plans to reach Little Falls by Sunday, October 30 (schedule attached).
The historic barge was purchased by the New York State Museum this summer, with assistance from the Canal Society of New York and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission, and is being towed to Waterford by the New York State Canal Corporation. The Canal Corporation has been working with its partners and crew members from the Peckinpaugh to do maintenance, repairs and minor exterior restoration work to get the vessel in good working order. Once in Waterford, the barge will be fully restored and transformed into a floating museum and historical exhibit to teach school children and the public about New York history and the Erie Canal.
During the trip, the barge will pass through numerous small towns, villages and cities along the Erie Canal. In addition to celebrating the rich maritime history of the Canal and the historic significance of the Day Peckinpaugh, the two-week trip will help highlight community waterfront revitalization efforts.
A revised schedule is attached. Please be advised that dates are tentative and may change due to weather or other unforeseen technical difficulties experienced during the trip. For more information or to confirm locations and dates, please call the New York State Canal Corporation at 518-436-3055.
Revised Day Peckinpaugh Schedule:
October 17 (Monday) Layover in Pittsford
October 18 (Tuesday) Layover in Pittsford
October 19 (Wednesday) Layover in Pittsford
October 20 (Thursday) Pittsford to Palmyra
October 21 (Friday) Palmyra to Lyons
October 22 (Saturday) Layover in Lyons
October 23 (Sunday) Layover in Lyons
October 24 (Monday) Lyons to Mays Point
October 25 (Tuesday) Mays Point to Baldwinsville
October 26 (Wednesday) Baldwinsville to Brewerton
October 27 (Thursday) Brewerton to Sylvan Beach
October 28 (Friday) Sylvan Beach to Utica
October 29 (Saturday) Layover in Utica
October 30 (Sunday) Utica to Little Falls
Additional dates and locations will be announced in the future.
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