Sights To See While On The Miss Buffalo Cruise Ship

The International Railroad Bridge

* The bridge was completed in 1873.

* Only trains may cross.* About 10 – 15 trains

cross per day.* When tall boats need to

pass, the bridge swings open.

Turning Mechanism on the International Railroad Bridge

Turning Mechanism on the International Railroad Bridge

Bird Island Pier separates Niagara River from the Black

Rock Channel.

The Peace Bridge* The Peace Bridge

opened in 1927.* There was a need for a

bridge that allowed pedestrians and vehicles to cross.

* Connects USA to Canada.

More about the Peace Bridge* 1 Billion dollars in

goods cross weekly.* Over 4,000

commercial vehicles cross daily.

* The bridge’s name reflects the positive relationship shared by the USA and Canada.

More about the Peace Bridge

The Peace Bridge Spans Over the Niagara River in 5 Places

The Lift Bridge

* On a lift bridge, one end moves up.

* A counterweight is used to lift a section of the bridge.

A Raised Lift Bridge

The Black Rock Locks* The locks were built in

1913.* Allows water travel

from Lake Erie to Niagara River.

* The IRR Bridge, Peace Bridge, and Lift Bridge all go across the locks.

The Black Rock Locks

More about the Locks* Locks connect

bodies of water that are at different levels.

* Pleasure boats must yield to commercial boats.

How Do Locks Work?

http://www.starling101.btinternet.co.uk/canals/lckworks.htm

Erie Canal

Black Rock Lock

The Chinaman’s Lighthouse* This lighthouse was

built in 1833.* Located at the US

Coast Guard Base.* Lighthouses are used

to guide boats through storms and dangerous waters.

Emerald Channel Water Intake Building

* This building collects 125 million gallons of drinking water a day for the city of Buffalo.

* The Intake building was built in 1907.

The End* There are many more sights to see while on

the Miss Buffalo cruise ship.* During the cruise, we will be learning more

facts about the bridges, locks and other places, so please be good listeners.

Enjoy the trip.