John Montague's persistence paid off with Seneca Chief
John Montague first advocated for building a replica of the Seneca Chief in 1997. He didn't give up, and this month it all came to fruition.
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John Montague first advocated for building a replica of the Seneca Chief in 1997. He didn't give up, and this month it all came to fruition.
Volunteers put the finishing touches this week on the Seneca Chief replica boat that will set sail on Tuesday in advance of its role in the Erie Canal Bicentennial in
Completing the ship's hull – the most difficult part of the project – is nearly complete, and plans are to launch the boat in May 2024.
BUFFALO — The Seneca Chief was the first vessel to float from Buffalo to New York in 1825. It was 73 feet long and weighed 40 tons. In 2025, a
BUFFALO — The Seneca Chief was the first vessel to float from Buffalo to New York in 1825. It was 73 feet long and weighed 40 tons. In 2025, a