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  Mystic, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The town is located on the Mystic River, which flows into Long Island Sound, providing access to the sea.
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge crosses the river in the center of town.
The town is on the east bank of the estuary of the Mystic River.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mystic,_Connecticut   (562 words)

  
 Bascule bridge - free-definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A bascule bridge is a drawbridge with a counterweight that continuously balances the span, or "leaf", throughout the entire upward swing in providing clearance for boat traffic.
Bascule is a French term for seesaw and balance, and bascule bridges operate along the same principle.
Although the bascule bridge has been in use since ancient times, it was not until the 1880s that engineers developed the ability to move very long, heavy spans quick enough for practical application.
www.free-definition.com /Bascule-bridge.html   (162 words)

  
 Mystic River Bascule Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a bascule bridge, a type of drawbridge with counterweights, that spans the Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut in the United States.
The opening of the bridge is driven by two 40 horsepower (30 kW) direct current motors, each weighing 1400 pounds (635 kg).
The bridge is greased and inspected every 100 openings or every two weeks during the winter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mystic_River_Bascule_Bridge   (212 words)

  
 EPA: Federal Register: Safety Zone; Route 1 Bascule Bridge, Mystic River, Mystic, CT
The safety zone is needed to enable the placement of construction barges in close proximity of the bridge, thus blocking the waterway, and to protect marine traffic from the hazards associated with this operation.
The safety zone is being established to enable the continued renovation of the Mystic River Route 1 Bascule Bridge.
Background and Purpose The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on all waters of the Mystic River within 100 feet of both the north and south side of the Mystic River Route 1 Bascule Bridge, located in approximate position 41 deg.21'3" N, 071 deg.58'1" W. This safety zone is effective from 7 a.m.
www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2001/November/Day-07/i28006.htm   (1858 words)

  
 Bascule bridge - TheBestLinks.com - Bridge, Balance, French language, 1901, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Bascule bridge - TheBestLinks.com - Bridge, Balance, French language, 1901,...
Bascule bridge, Bridge, Balance, French language, 1901, 1880s, London, England...
They are the most common type of movable bridge in exisistance because they open quickly and require relatively little energy to operate.
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 Mystic River Bridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The bascule bridge over the Mystic River in Mystic CT. We were shopping for birthdays and the holidays when I realized the bridge was about to open and I shot this series of photos.
Mystic is a small village in Southeastern Connecticut, with a history steeped in the old traditions of the Seafaring ways.
Mystic is home to the Mystic Seaport Museum and the Mystic Maritime Gallery where I have shown my paintings in the past.
www.brightridge.com /pages/mystic_river.html   (97 words)

  
 Visit Mystic Seaport: Safety Information for Vessels Visiting Mystic Seaport
Contact a Mystic Seaport security officer or any staff member if aid is needed in case of an emergency.
Mystic Seaport's first priority must be for the protection of its own irreplaceable historic watercraft.
Mystic Seaport reserves the right to cancel any and all dock reservations for the duration of the storm.
www.mysticseaport.org /visit/vu-safety.htm   (301 words)

  
 Visit Mystic Seaport: Contact the Dockmaster at Mystic Seaport
The Mystic River Railroad Bridge will open on call, unless a train is expected.
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge (Route 1) opens at 15 minutes past each hour from 8:15 a.m.
The Bascule Bridge opens on call prioir to 8:15 a.m.
www.mysticseaport.org /visit/vu-contact.htm   (150 words)

  
 BoaterEd Forums - Time uo Mystic River
Timing is the key for the drawbridge, railroad bridge is more accomodating to opening as long as there isn't a train expected.
Seaport Marine on the up-river side of the rail bridge has allowed tie-ups if needed, you'd have to hail them to be sure.
Just a reminder the bascule bridge now opens at 20 minutes before the hour, every hour, not 15 minutes after the hour.
www.boatered.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=57073   (319 words)

  
 JYC Cruising
However, since we are a Museum, we have very limited dock space for the many yachtsmen who wish to visit Mystic Seaport.
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge (Route 1) opens at 40 minutes past each hour from 7:40 a.m.
The Bascule Bridge opens on call prior to 7:40 a.m.
www.jyc.org /JYCruising.htm   (931 words)

  
 NORTHEAST REGION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
MTOA 2005 Northeast Rendezvous - Mystic Seaport, Mystic CT 06340
For members of the Seaport the rate for dockage is $2.50 per foot.
If you wish to become a member of the Mystic Seaport please contact the Seaport directly via their website at “www.mysticseaport.org’ or by contacting the dock master, Dick Lotz, at 860-572-5391.
www.mtoa.net /northeast_region.htm   (292 words)

  
 Mystic River Bridge Key, LLC. (Wholesaler)
Sold at Whaler‚s Inn, Mystic Toys, Mystuic Army Navy, Framers of thr Lost Art, Black Orchid Jewelers, Mystic Stone, CC Bagel Mystic Depot Welcom Center, Cynthia‚s Flowers, Radio Waves, Ye Olde 1776 Shoppe, Steamboat Inn, Puritan & Genesta, Mystic Pizza, Company of Craftsmen and Lighthouse Gifts.
The Mytsic River Bridge Key comes from the Historic Mystic Bascule Bridge.
The keys are made from authentic Mystic River Bridge Steel.
www.mysticmore.com /sitemap/860_536_1187.html   (68 words)

  
 Almost Felted :: stash
FHBF was very close to winning but everyone horded their U's and I clinched it by going out with DIVERT on a triple word, just before he would've played QAT (our favorite U-less Q word).
And had a late night ice cream snack on the other side of the bridge (we asked them when they would close and they said "10 or 11." very laid back.
Poor FHBF once had 2,000 mosquito bites (his estimate), from camping in a mosquito nest on the Colorado River.
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 www.manybargains.com - travel - the one shop with lots of cheap high quality posters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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 Connecticut Destination Posters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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 Auction Display List
Compo Tunnel, Bridge w/Ramps, WU Xing Signal___ $ 100
LGB 2025-1 SRRL Sandy River 0-4-4 Loco, OB___ $ 350
Marx Bridge, 2 Floodlights, 3 Street Lamps, Track, Switches___ $ 30
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