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Riddle Me Rochester:  Navigating Local Fun Facts- August 14th

a bus traveling down a river next to a body of water

More than 250,000 residents and visitors have enjoyed cruising on the Erie Canal and Genesee River aboard Sam Patch.  How much do you know about Corn Hill Navigation’s first vessel?

  1. Where was Sam Patch built?
    1. Newark, New Jersey
    2. Albany, New York
    3. Skaneateles, New York
    4. Buffalo, New York
  2. In what year was Sam Patch constructed?
    1. 1991
    2. 2000
    3. 2008
    4. 2013
  3. What is the length and width (beam) of Sam Patch?
    1. 28 feet long with 9-foot beam
    2. 36 feet long with 10-foot beam
    3. 47 feet long with 11-foot beam
    4. 54 feet long with 12-foot beam
  4. What is the draft of Sam Patch (the depth of the vessel below the water line)?
    1. 2 feet
    2. 4 feet
    3. 6 feet
    4. 8 feet
  5. What is the vessel primarily constructed from?
    1. Steel
    2. Aluminum
    3. Wood
    4. Fiberglass
  6. How many passengers/crew can Sam Patch accommodate?
    1. 27
    2. 38
    3. 49
    4. 56

Enjoy a lovely canal cruise aboard Sam Patch!  Book your tickets today, or click here to find out how you can charter one of Corn Hill Navigation’s vessels for your upcoming special occasion.

Answers:

  1. c
  2. a
  3. d
  4. b
  5. a
  6. c

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