Near Fultonville in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
History of the Buoy Boat
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 20, 2019
1. History of the Buoy Boat Marker
Inscription.
History of the Buoy Boat. . Canal buoy boats were originally constructed in the 1920s and 1930s to service buoys on the Barge Canal. Since the Barge Canal followed natural rivers and lakes for much of its length, as opposed to the mule-drawn dug canal, navigation buoys were needed to mark the channel and help mariners avoid shoals and other obstructions. These buoys had lamps which were fueled by kerosene, and canal employees had to regularly refill the kerosene and check the condition and position of these buoys. Originally built for this purpose, several of these vessels remain in active service today and other projects along the 524-mile New York State Canal System.
Canal buoy boats were originally constructed in
the 1920s and 1930s to service buoys on the Barge
Canal. Since the Barge Canal followed natural rivers
and lakes for much of its length, as opposed to the
mule-drawn dug canal, navigation buoys were needed
to mark the channel and help mariners avoid shoals
and other obstructions. These buoys had lamps which
were fueled by kerosene, and canal employees had to
regularly refill the kerosene and check the condition
and position of these buoys. Originally built for this
purpose, several of these vessels remain in active
service today and other projects along the 524-mile
New York State Canal System.
Erected by New York State Canal System.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 42° 54.978′ N, 74° 26.793′ W. Marker is near Fultonville, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from NY Thruway (Interstate 90) 5.7 miles west of Exit 28 (New York State Route 30A) when traveling west. Marker is at the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fonda NY 12068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Mohawk Valley (a few steps from this marker); Then and Now (within shouting distance of
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
