W. Dan Hulchanski sent along this image in late 2025, showing Seneca Chief all settled in for the winter.

But last weekend, Michael Bopp got these photos of Seneca Chief ready for her return to Buffalo, and at the dock in Waterford NY.

I’ve no doubt Buffalo will be happy to see their craft return, and

so will folks along the way west.

New fans and ones from last year have the opportunity to see the boat.

Dispatches would love to see as many new correspondents this spring sending along photos and accounts of her transit as we saw last fall. Click on the image below to get more about that westward passage.

Send your correspondents photos and accounts to to… canalsocietyofnysphotos@gmail.com. We’re also looking to get more volunteers for more “faces and voices” posts.

Many thanks to W Dan and Michael for these reports.