one would have to consider high tides during a full moon to get an accurate
measurement.
> I am also sorry about this but...
>
> I think all the calculation regarding height limit should be made based on
> high tides; it is easier to know if a ship would be able to pass on high
> tide or not, when its the "sentsitive" time to let it pass, with it is
> higher tides...
>
> Manuel Arronte.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Lloyd Wood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 1:44 P
> Subject: RE: Carrier Class Gateway
>
>
> >
> > > > > There's some discussion of Panama requirements in 'The New New
> > Thing'.
> > > > > Not just a lock, but there's a bridge to worry about; passing
under
> > it
> > > > > at low tide is your height limit.
> > > >
> > > > i would imagine the problem would be at high, not low, tide.
> >
> > > oops. mea culpa.
> > >
> > > L.
> >
> >
> > Sorry to add yet another post to a pointless thread but...
> > Lloyd was right the first time. Height limit would be based on low
tide.
> > For ships that are near the height limit, waiting a mean time of 6 hours
> > for the next low tide is not a big deal.
> > -Mark
