The Morris Canal and the later Delaware and Raritan Canal both contributed greatly to New Jerseys economic advancements and the development of many smaller settlements. As two key pieces in the transportation industry, they served to connect the two states together and each boasted several unique qualities not found in any other canals of their time. However, after being closed down in the early 20th century, much of the rich history that surrounds them both has been largely forgotten and their achievements and accolades lost to the modern time. What could have caused such feats of 19th century engineering to become so obsolete? This is the story of New Jerseys lost canals, ( Morris canal & Delaware and Raritan canal ). These canals were once a magnificent feet of 19th century engineering and today have been lost to time. Does the Morris Canal still exist?
INDEX: 0:00 - The Canal Systems of New Jersey 1:03 - How was Coal transported in the 19th Century? 2:21 - Planning the Morris canal 3:19 - Construction of the Morris canal 4:12 - How long was the Morris Canal? 4:45 - What type of boats used the Morris Canal? 5:53 - Delaware and Raritan canal 6:58 - Construction of the Delaware and Raritan canal 10:17 - The downfall of New Jerseys canals. What happened to the Morris Canal?
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