I am planning to help a TF member bring his new to him boat up from Baltimore to a marina at Riverhead, LI. The closest route is through the Shinnecock Inlet on the S shore of LI and then through the canal and locks and on to Riverhead.
I have seen lots of conflicting information about the clearance of the RR bridge just before the locks. All charts say 22', but Active Captain reports that the lock master says 19' 8" and there are signs noting the 2' lower clearance. Another reference says that the bridge was raised some years ago and is perhaps back to 22'.
Anyone know for sure? The boat is about 22' high. We can go the LI Sound route but it is another full day of cruising, not all bad of course .
David
I have seen lots of conflicting information about the clearance of the RR bridge just before the locks. All charts say 22', but Active Captain reports that the lock master says 19' 8" and there are signs noting the 2' lower clearance. Another reference says that the bridge was raised some years ago and is perhaps back to 22'.
Anyone know for sure? The boat is about 22' high. We can go the LI Sound route but it is another full day of cruising, not all bad of course .
David