Hi folks, I'm researching the canal that was built in 1832 under command of Elisha Camp, which ran from the Black River in Watertown, through Sulpher Springs to Camp's Mills & Jewettville, and emptied into Black River Bay at Sackets. It was abandoned after being in use for 10 years and was known as "Camp's Ditch." Fellow list-member Florence Secor was kind enough to send me some articles from the WDT (thanks!). I am also interested in hearing from anyone who has had stories passed down in their families about ancestors involved in building the canal. I would also like to know if any pictures of the canal exist. Also, can any remnants of the ditch still be seen anywhere today? Would also like to obtain a map of its course. Secondly, as a young boy I once heard of some great cable being laid from some village (maybe Sandy Creek or Henderson?) into Sackets Harbor. I think it was an underwater cable. I may be confusing the cable for the canal story -- I don't know. Does this ring a bell with anyone? What was that project all about? Thanks for any help! Sincerely, Mark A. Wentling