Early history; river now contains 46 locks and dams which are shown on map; these have total lift of 426.4 ft and form series of pools or lakes during periods of low river flow; major portion of present commerce on river is handled in barge tows consisting of towboat and one or more barges; minimum depth over worst shoals is 9 ft and every mile is marked with shore aids and buoys to help navigator; wartime traffic; navigation aids; design of vessels.


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    Title :

    Navigation on Ohio River


    Additional title:

    Military Engr


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Military Engineer ; 41 , n 281


    Publication date :

    1949


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Navigation on Ohio river

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