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Welland Canal, Lock 1
- Lat / Lon: N 43° 13.076' / W 079° 12.789'
- Number of Chambers: One
- Size: 80' x 766'
- Tie Off: Lines provided
- VHF Channel: 14/75
- Schedule:
Closed until 2024 navigation season.
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Comment by: Gary Miller on Jun 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'New process on fill for up bound, best lift I have had in 30 years transiting this canal.
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Comment by: Gary Miller on Sep 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'Completed transit in 7 hours, had to hold about 2 hours in 2 or 3 locks due to maintenance, pretty good trip.
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Comment by: Gary Miller on Jul 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'See my review at Lock 7, upbound is a joy ride and nylon lines will chew your gel coat like a hack saw so be prepared with something between the line and your gel.
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