The Navigation of Tile Connecticut River.

The article presents information on the history of the navigation of the Connecticut River. The discovery of the river is attributed to navigator Adriaen Block who set sail up the river after leaving from Manhattan, New York City in 1614. Traveling in a boat well suited for the expedition, Block was able to penetrate the shallow waters at the mouth of the river. Block originally named the river the Fresh River and the article discusses the different names that appeared on maps during the 17th century. The article discusses the role that the river has played in trade and shipping in New England's history.