Notice
Submerged Hazard: Erie Canal - Amsterdam
Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Amsterdam
May 23, 2025
Mariners are advised of a submerged obstruction in the Erie Canal between Erie Canal Lock E-11 in Amsterdam and Lock E-12 in Tribes Hill. The Canal Corporation has located a submerged vehicle that is in the navigation channel and is marked with a hazard buoy. Mariners should proceed with caution through this area until further notice.
A chart showing the affected area can be found at
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To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.