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E9 Rotterdam Lock
- Mile Marker: 29.07
- Lat / Lon: N 42° 52.716' / W 074° 02.464'
- Number of Chambers: One
- Size: 43.5 x 300
- Tie Off: Lines provided
- VHF Channel: 13
- Phone: 518-491-8205
- Schedule:
2026 Navigation Season (Notice to Mariners, January 20, 2026)
The New York State Canal Corporation announced that, conditions permitting, all portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open on Friday, May 15, 2026. This year marks the 202nd consecutive season of navigation along New York's Canals.
There are no tolls or fees for recreational use of the Canal system this year.
The Canal system will remain open until Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation's Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.
Additional information about this year's season, including standard hours of operation and more details on the Canal Corporation's continued collaboration with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to mitigate aquatic invasive species, will be issued in subsequent Notices to Mariners.
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Comment by: Geoff Kalka, the preview, on May 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.5'We have found this to be the hardest lock! the wind and current is nothing to take lightly. <br /> <br /> Be prepared for STRONG efforts with this one!
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