Repairs on the U.S. Brig Niagara are moving along in preparation for its anticipated homecoming this summer.
According to the Erie Maritime Museum, the hull of the ship is now repaired after addressing a final cracked plank on the port side.
Renovations continue on Brig Niagara, still set to make return for July 4
Also, earlier this month, the Brig Niagara’s two new engines were fired up for the first time.
Now the repair team is focusing on the final touches before it makes its voyage back to Erie from Boothbay Harbor, Maine…