"Doug Dotson" dougdotson@NOSPAMcablespeedNOSPAMcom wrote in message
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How does having this configuration have any advantage? I've never
seen a lock like this.

Doug
s/v Callista

Half the time the water is higher on the lake side (low tide in ocean) and
then it's higher in the bay end (high tide in ocean)
see http://www.jimthompson.net/brasdor/ St. Peter's Canal

Got it! Obviously my experience with locks is limited.

Thanks!
Doug

"Don White" wrote in message
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"Doug Dotson" dougdotson@NOSPAMcablespeedNOSPAMcom wrote in message
news:97WdnQDGHfCd_nXcRVn-
How does having this configuration have any advantage? I've never
seen a lock like this.

Doug
s/v Callista

Half the time the water is higher on the lake side (low tide in ocean) and
then it's higher in the bay end (high tide in ocean)
see http://www.jimthompson.net/brasdor/ St. Peter's Canal

"Doug Dotson" dougdotson@NOSPAMcablespeedNOSPAMcom wrote in message
...
Got it! Obviously my experience with locks is limited.

Thanks!
Doug


Don't feel bad. They claim this system is unique in North America.
http://www.parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/lhn...rs/index_e.asp