Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Connecticut Coastal Paddling New London County Groton
Site Location:
Basic Information: Type: Tidal River Water Type: Saltwater Season:
Site Contact Information:
Site Coordinates:
Longitude 72.07952 ºW
Latitude
Location Map:
 USGS Quadrangle: New London Navigational Charts:
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Site Description:
Environment: Tidal River Additional Info:
Longitude
72.087576
°W Latitude
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USGS Quadrangle:
Type of Water:
Paddle Length: Put In:
Longitude 72°
5'5.20"W Latitude
Take Out:
On The Water: You'll also soon see the USS Nautilus first launched in 1954 and then remaining in service until 1980. In 1958 she was the first submarine to sail beneath the Arctic Circle to reach the North Pole. At this point you'll need to turn around and head back down stream - military patrol boats will intercept you if you try to paddle past this point. South of the I-95 overpass you'll paddle through a heavy boat traffic area. The last mile of the river opens up into the mouth of the harbor. On the western side is the New London Harbor Lighthouse built in 1801 and then further south in the center of the harbor is the New London Ledge Lighthouse constructed in 1909. Just remember to be aware of the tides where ever you paddle along the Thames River.
What You’ll See:
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