River George

The Great Chain

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In order to prevent the British from advancing up the Hudson river, in 1778 George Washington ordered for a great chain to be strewn out across the river at West Point. The chain was strategically placed between Constitution Island and West Point where the river swerves in an S form making navigation difficult and ships vulnerable. Fearrful of losing vessels to the chain, the British were forced to move south.

Further ReadingChaining of the Hudson in 1778 - detailed account of fake links, sold as authentic by a junk dealer. Constitution Island Association - visit the place at West Point Academy where the chain was placed.George Washington to the New York Provincial Congress, July 14th, 1776 - Washington writes on the importance of the river for ammunitions transportation.West Point Fortification - slideshow, maps and images showing the geologically strategy of placing the Great Chain at West Point.The Great Chain - story of the great chain, includes picture or remaining chain links at West Point.

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