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Locking Through A Canal

bullet Click here to see a short movie on how a lock operates
bulletClick on the titles below for more resources about lock operations
 
NYS Canals - Locking Through The Canals
Provided By: NYS Canal Corporation

 
A basic table of instructions for locking through on the NYS Canal System.
The Key to Use of Navigational Locks
Provided By: Army Corp of Engineers
Links to a printable PDF file that illustrates lock through procedures.
US Army Corp of Engineers - Lock Through Instructions
Provided By: Army Corp of Engineers

 
One of the many USACE sites describing the project works, this one describes lock mechanisms.
Locking Through: A Guide for Pleasure Boaters
Author: Captain Richard Capek

 
An illustrated book on locking through canals.
Tennessee Valley Authority - Locking Through
Provided By: The Tennessee Valley Authority

 
This page also includes a small animation on how a lock operates.

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