The American Canal Society (ACS) is pleased to announce a new program to award formal certification to replica canal boats that meet its criteria of authenticity. Primary ACS criteria require that the boat is based on credible evidence of historical boats that operated in the particular local canal, and reasonable design efforts to replicate the external appearance of the boat in a historically authentic way. The purpose of certification is to recognize and promote historical accuracy in such boats by providing a suitable plaque for public display on the boat, thus assuring visitors that high standards of design and construction have been met.

 All replica boats are eligible to apply for ACS certification by completing a Canal Boat Replica Certification Application Form (downloaded from the ACS web site) or from Carroll Gantz, Chair, Canal Boat Committee Chair and ACS Director, 817 Treeloft Trace, Johns Island, SC 29455, or <carrgantz@att.net> or 843-768-3780. Applications and related materials should be sent to Mr. Gantz.

 Applications will be reviewed by the Canal Boat Committee and the ACS Board of Directors. Approved designs will be awarded an attractive, 9" X 12" weather-proof, gold-lettered plaque of certification for display on the boat, with the boat's name prominently featured.

Criteria
Application Form
Plaque

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