The first map, as seen below, depicts the overall journey from Albany, New York to South Haven, Michigan. The following maps and pictures outline the journey through the locks of the Erie Canal as photographed by Al Kempf Jr. who sailed on legs 1 and 2 of the maiden voyage. August 29 through September 2, 2004 |
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Two of the most important people on the ship - the chefs Tony Appleyard and Marcia Flynn. → |
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The quarters below → |
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The journey begins! The crew of Friends Good Will will go through 33 different locks before it reaches its destination of Buffalo, New York where they will turn the ship over to the crew of Leg 2. Enjoy the ride! |
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This pictorial journey as shown by the map begins with locks 1 through 10 of the Erie Canal. |
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The journey through locks 11 through 22 gives one the feeling of the size of some of the locks. |
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| The remaining locks shows the crew and boat none the worst for their journey. | |||
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| Arrival at Buffalo to exchange crews for the second leg of the trip - Buffalo, NY to Detroit, MI. | |||
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| Maiden Voyage <> Leg 1 <> Voyage |
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| Leg 1 |
