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Speeding Ships Through Seaway Prompt Protests from Officials and Owner
Mortimer Copeland owner of the Massena Oil Terminal filed the strongest protest after wave action from fast moving ships tore pilings near his docks just south of the Seaway channel off Long Sault Island. He cited speeds near 20 mph against a 9 mph limit and feared damage to the dredge A K Lowrie. Some reports say ships slowed after the complaints.
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Mortimer Copeland
Massena
Big Marina
Seaway
Long Sault Island
Copeland
A. K. Lowrie
American Locks
Great Lake Ports