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New York State Barge Canal System supersedes Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga–Seneca canals. Built for self-propelled vessels it uses canalized rivers, lakes, and land-cut sections, minimum depth 12 feet.
 
Electrically powered locks pass boats 300 feet long.
 
 
 
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