Ship Simulator
English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: The Ferry Man on May 13, 2012, 22:49:28
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Hi,
I was wondering,, I have seen many pictures of harbours with what looks like a single gate lock. The most recent one is in Sunderland:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en-GB&ll=54.912531,-1.362173&spn=0.002094,0.005681&t=h&z=18
Now I was wondering, what purpose are these lock gates? Afterall, the tide will only be of equal height to that in the other area twice a day, and then not for very long, so a very fast passage would be required.
Many Thanks
TFM
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They or rather it would be opened about two hours either side of high water. I would welcome any kind of lock at the end of the channel at Gravelines.
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Thanks for the info :thumbs: