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Yantic River
River in Connecticut, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Yantic River forms at the confluence of the Deep River, Sherman Brook, and Exeter Brook about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Colchester, Connecticut. It runs for 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and flows into the Shetucket River in Norwich, forming the Thames River.[1] The Yantic River is a popular whitewater paddling destination with a mix of quickwater and Class I-III whitewater. It passes through the towns of Lebanon, Bozrah, and Norwich. The USS Yantic was named after the river.
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Yantic River | |
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![]() The Norwich Marina, through which the Yantic River runs. | |
Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Connecticut |
County | New London |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Deep River and Sherman Brook |
• location | Lebanon |
• coordinates | 41°34′08″N 72°15′10″W |
Mouth | Shetucket River to form Thames River |
• location | Norwich |
• coordinates | 41°31′18″N 72°04′43″W |
Length | 14.2 miles (22.9 km) |
Width | |
• minimum | 5 feet (1.5 m) |
• maximum | 765 feet (233 m) |
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