JAXAshby wrote:
try the Corps of Engs and the CG, and ask for the defintion of a "lock" as to
function, and then the definition of a "gate" as to function.

You still trying to beat up this poor dead horse?
No one really gives a rat's patoot if YOU don't consider it a lock.
First off, your knowledge of anything "maritime" is purely basic and
surface skimming. Secondly, considering "first off", if some people wish
to call it a lock, in disagreement to you're nonsense, what do you care?
As for the CG and corp...... well, only you would call them useless
incompetents in one thread, then "experts" in another.
Do us all a favor, Doodles. Go cuddle up with your teddybear and
hibernate for the winter.

otn