Shinnecock Canal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf canal
gptkbp:access multiple public access points
gptkbp:built 1893
gptkbp:communityEvents annual fishing tournaments
environmental clean-up days
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Shinnecock_Bay
gptkbp:constructionMaterial earth and rock
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Suffolk_County
gptkbp:currentStatus open for public use
gptkbp:depth varies along the length
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affects local ecosystems
gptkbp:famousLandmark designated as a historical site
gptkbp:features a drawbridge
gptkbp:futurePlans environmental restoration projects
increased recreational facilities
improvements for accessibility
gptkbp:historicalEvent used_during_World_War_II_for_military_transport
gptkbp:historicalPeriod used for trade routes
used_by_Native_Americans_for_fishing
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for local fishing industry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shinnecock Canal
gptkbp:length approximately 2.5 miles
gptkbp:lighting helps manage water levels
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local businesses
gptkbp:localGovernment gptkb:Suffolk_County_government
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Shinnecock_Indian_Nation
gptkbp:navigationEquipment buoys and markers present
gptkbp:notableFor tourism in the area
gptkbp:partOf Shinnecock_Bay_system
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
kayaking
gptkbp:seasonalActivities ice fishing in winter
bird watching in spring
wildlife photography year-round
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Shinnecock_Hills
marine life
various bird species
roads and pathways
gptkbp:usedFor navigation
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored by local authorities
gptkbp:width varies along the length