Wednesday - June 20, 2018 Oswego to Sackets Harbor, NY
Just one night in Oswego, not much to see or do. It's a good place or the only place to wait for a favorable weather window before heading out on to Lake Ontario. We got lucky as today, although overcast, is a good day with light winds. Most all of my boating years, and there are many, have been spent on Long Island Sound. Well let me tell you, Lake Ontario is at least 3 time as big and at first a bit intimidating. During unfavorable weather conditions these lakes can pose some serious problems. For the past three years, planning this adventure, I have read numerous times how the Great Lakes can really become very nasty in a short period of time.
A short run today will take us to the prettiest little harbor we have visited so far, Sackets Harbor, NY. This little port played a big roll in the War of 1812, when a fierce battle took place and we defeated the British and forced them back to Kingston, Ontario. Seems this little port was also, a ship building harbor for the Navy. Ships built here would defend our ports in time of war. Today Sackets Harbor, has become a nice quite waterfront village with a few small shops, restaurants and a beautiful village green right on the waterfront.
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| Shipbuilding History |
Just a short run from Oswego just 2 1/2 hours. After docking and check in we have the afternoon to take a short walk through town to see what's in store. Wouldn't you know there is a brewery just
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Sackets Harbor Brewing Company
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calling out my name. Had to sample some of the local offerings. LouAnn, has spied a restaurant for dinner, Tin Pan Galley. Dinner was good and served in the garden, but shortly after we where served, they got slammed and some guest where waiting quite a long time. The bus boy suddenly became a waiter. After dinner ice cream at the smallest ice cream shop you could ever imagine.
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| Tin Pan Galley Restaurant - Outdoor patio |
Our second day we walked the grounds of the battle field, visited the visitors center, and did some more walking the streets of the village. Tonight dinner on-board with dessert from the local bakery, so good!
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| View of Sackets Harbor from the boat |
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Union Hotel built in 1817
Now is the Seaway Trail Discovery Center |
A short run today will take us to the prettiest little harbor we have visited so far, Sackets Harbor, NY. This little port played a big roll in the War of 1812, when a fierce battle took place and we defeated the British and forced them back to Kingston, Ontario. Seems this little port was also, a ship building harbor for the Navy. Ships built here would defend our ports in time of war. Today Sackets Harbor, has become a nice quite waterfront village with a few small shops, restaurants and a beautiful village green right on the waterfront.
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