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Bob_R wrote in
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On Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:56:56 -0500, john Szalay john.szalayatatt.net
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"Bob_R" wrote in news:599b93d2$0$13513$bb4e3ad8
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Potomac westbound in Cape Cod Canal with a barge.

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Judging by how high the barge is riding, and the plimsoll marks,
empty of cargo, an easy tow, unless the wind picks up, then those
high sides might make things a little tense..


That barge was practically sitting on top of the water.



that would make a crosswind even more a concern..