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Trip Day:
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199
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Latitude:
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37°06.69'
N
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Locks Today:
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1
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Miles Today:
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26
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Longitude:
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088°25.58' W
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Locks Total:
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92
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Total Miles:
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4,131
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Location:
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Confluence of Cumberland River
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Waiting for Bob and Madeline to catch up to us this morning we were able to leisurely awaken and eat breakfast before lifting anchor at 9:30. As we headed upstream on the Ohio the only traffic we encountered were the numerous tugs pushing their loads upstream and downstream. As we approached our only lock of the day, there were three boats, whom we have met before, waiting for the lock. This lock had dual chambers with a tug/barge rig in each chamber. After just a twenty minute wait the lock tender called us in and took lines from our group of seven boats. This was a rise in elevation for a change.
We passed the towns of Metropolis and Paducah, but again no way to tie up for a visit - not even a dock at Harrah's Riverboat Casino. The Mississippi and Ohio Rivers are all about commercial traffic with no regard for pleasure craft. We have found the tug captains to be friendly and accommodating, however.
By mid afternoon we had reached the confluence of the Cumberland River where there is a small island which allows anchorage for quite a few boats. We lead the way in behind the island, calling out depth readings to the following boats. We had plenty of depth and swing room for all five boats in today’s fleet. Happy to have a much needed short travel day—now if we could only order room service!
Remember . . . you can spot us on Google Maps by clicking on Location: Island Anchorage in the footer below.
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