St. Laurenence River and Great Lakes

Pipit

Hello... not certain if anyone addressed this yet, however I have noticed that canal/lock fees are not charged for passage into the Great Lakes (at Montreal, going from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, and going from Lake Huron to Lake Superior.

Also, the locks and canals for the Welland Canal (Ontario to Erie) can only accommodate ships 740ft long and 80ft wide (also, a max height of 116 ft due to a bridge). Also, it takes about 10 hours to pass through the locks.

Would there be any patch or addition that has been/can be made for this?

Thanks!!

Danke!!

(besides 'bitte' and a few things learned from Das Boote, thats all the German I know).

Sparky · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:35 pm Post subject:

Hi Pipit,

there are more flaws regarding the Great Lakes Shipping. Ship's size is just one, closing of the Seaway in winter season another important event, pilotage commencing at Escoumains, etc.

I started allready to collect facts but did not finish yet. My goal is to prepare a check list which can easily be converted into poc by RDK. If you know any more facts pls let me know (it is some 35 years ago since I've been on the Lakes aboard ships).
Once the new cargo system is ready it will be simple to check if a ship fits into a certain port or is able to pass canals and locks on her way.

Still busy, pls be patient ...

Regards Sparky

FrancisBrake · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:34 am Post subject:

Hello Pipit and Peter ...

Pipit · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:36 am Post subject:

Awesome to hear that it is already being worked on. What information is it that you are looking for? Maybe I can be of some assistance, given that I live in the general area of the Great Lakes.

Looking forward to the results when they happen!