Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Historic canal in Delaware, United States.
Description
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal is a 14-mile (22 km) waterway that links the Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay through a 450-foot (137 m) wide passage. The channel has been dredged to maintain sufficient depth for large commercial vessels to pass through safely.
History
Construction began in 1804 under engineer Benjamin Latrobe and was completed in 1829 after extensive earthwork and dredging. This project represented a major engineering achievement during the early industrial period.
Culture
The canal museum at Chesapeake City displays original steam engines and exhibits showing how maritime transportation evolved in the region. You can walk through displays that reveal the technological changes that shaped shipping over time.
Practical
Modern vessels require certified pilots to navigate through the passage safely. Planning your visit around commercial shipping schedules helps you observe the water traffic in action.
Did you know?
This waterway cuts roughly 300 miles off the sailing distance between Baltimore and Philadelphia. This shortcut makes it a crucial link in the Atlantic Intracoastal system for ships traveling the East Coast.
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Mason-Dixon Trail
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Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Bridge
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St. Georges Bridge
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Chesapeake City Bridge
8.2 km
Summit Bridge
1.6 km
Reedy Point Bridge
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Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Lift Bridge
1.5 km
Liston Range Rear Light
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Idalia Manor
6.3 km
Old Lock Pump House, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
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Poplar Hall
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Cleaver House
9.4 km
McCoy House
4 km
Lum's Mill House
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Baker Shoal Range Rear Light
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St. Georges Presbyterian Church
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Ethel S. Roy House
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Port Penn Historic District
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A. Eliason House
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South Chesapeake City Historic District
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Windsor
9.1 km
Dragon Run Farm
4.5 km
North Saint Georges Historic District
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St. Georges Cemetery Caretaker's House
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Bloomfield
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