A Dredge Roll Call – Contracts 25, 26, 30 and 41.

Contract 25- The Fort Edward and a Dipper

The hydraulic dredge Fort Edward. This is the only image I have found of her so far.

This un-named dipper is seen at work near Fort Ann. Note how the photographer has the men pose as the slow shutter dictates that the men and machines be still.

Contract 26 – A Dipper (the No. 7?)

There was one dredge listed on this contract, the No. 7. But I don’t know if this was her. Note the wood dipper and compare it to the dipper seen in the contract 25 image.

Contract 30- The Dewitt Clinton, a Clamshell and the Herkimer

The Dewitt Clinton was a hydraulic dredge built by the American Locomotive Works.

It is a bit unusual to see a dredge dumping its spoils back into the river, but here we see the Dewitt Clinton being used to shore up a coffer dam.

This homemade clam shell dredge is at work on Lock 18.

We don’t have an image of the Herkimer yet.

Contract 41 – The Veronica

The Veronica was a true suction dredge, used to mine sand and other aggregates for concrete and construction projects.

Here we see the sand hill that the Veronica is mining.