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Water depth, and the complexity of rivers

Mar 19, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

At high tide the river off Astoria seems like a wide uninterrupted expanse of river. At low tide, mudflats abound. Today we’ll talk about the complexity of rivers and why they pose challenges for vessels.

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