Using Explosives to Clear Manhattan's East River of Navigational Hazards -- The Great Hell Gate Poject of the 1870's
- Organization:
- International Society of Explosives Engineers
- Pages:
- 18
- File Size:
- 865 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1981
Abstract
Reefs, exposed rocks, and fast currents made the Hell Gate section of New York's East River a treacherous passage ever since man attempted to sail through the area. As the harbor's importance grew, attempts to improve the channel were made, starting in 1851. This paper discusses the first major organized effort to clear the area, which began in 1869 and culminated in a single large blast in September 1876.
Citation
APA: (1981) Using Explosives to Clear Manhattan's East River of Navigational Hazards -- The Great Hell Gate Poject of the 1870's
MLA: Using Explosives to Clear Manhattan's East River of Navigational Hazards -- The Great Hell Gate Poject of the 1870's. International Society of Explosives Engineers, 1981.