| The towboat alone is separated from its barges and moved alongside the barges for lockage. |
| Remain moored until the lockage is complete, the gate is fully opened, and the lockmaster signals you to depart. |
| There would be descending lockage the whole way, and the Lake Erie water would have continued in the Canal until it arrived at the Hudson! |
| When you are within a couple miles, monitor Channel 14 to hear if other boats are requesting lockage. |
| Availability of this type of lockage depends on the ship traffic for the day, and as such cannot be scheduled. |
| If you are required to wait, the lockmaster should be able to give an approximate time available for lockage. |
