Historic 109-Year-Old Ferry in the Adirondacks Is No More
A piece of Adirondack history has been scrapped forever.
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A piece of Adirondack history has been scrapped forever.
The ferry between Essex, NY and Charlotte, VT has been suspended until further notice due to ice conditions on Lake Champlain.
The Lake Champlain Ferry service in Plattsburgh and in Essex are being reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic and staffing shortages, the company recently announced.
A ferry crosses Lake Champlain between Essex, NY and Charlotte, VT. Photo: Emily Russell Dec 14, 2020 — The Lake Champlain ferry between Essex, NY and Charlotte, VT will be suspended until further notice beginning on Jan. 4 due to significantly reduced traffic. "With significantly reduced traffic due to the impacts of the Pandemic, we find it necessary to concentrate our resources to maintain service at the Grand Isle, VT – Plattsburgh, NY crossing." The company said they will return service from Essex "as quickly as we are able," but did not provide a specific date or timeline. The com...