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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Lock
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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utilizes advanced technology
considered a major achievement
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gptkbp:challenges
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overcome during construction
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gptkbp:community_events
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hosted nearby
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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local volunteers assist
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gptkbp:connects
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gptkb:Lake_Huron
gptkb:Lake_Superior
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gptkbp:construction_started
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1837
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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important to local heritage
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gptkbp:distribution
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facilitates trade between countries
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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supports regional economy
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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offered at visitor center
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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affects local ecosystems
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gptkbp:famous_for
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large freighters passing through
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gptkbp:features
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two lock chambers
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gptkbp:first_lock_completed
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1881
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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available in surrounding waters
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gptkbp:flood_control
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important function
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gptkbp:has_visitor_center
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gptkb:Soo_Locks_Visitor_Center
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gptkbp:height
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21 feet
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gptkbp:historical_event
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site of significant maritime history
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gptkbp:historical_records
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documented in archives
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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gptkb:historical_landmark
recognized by historians.
key to U. S. maritime history
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gptkbp:historical_tours
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available for visitors
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Soo Locks
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gptkbp:infrastructure
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critical for trade
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gptkbp:key_concept
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requires skilled personnel
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gptkbp:length
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1,200 feet
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gptkbp:local_economy
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benefits from tourism
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Sault_Ste._Marie,_Michigan
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gptkbp:lock_maintenance_schedule
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planned annually
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gptkbp:lock_operation_hours
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varies seasonally
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gptkbp:lock_types
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includes both small and large locks
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gptkbp:lockage_fee
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charged to vessels
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gptkbp:lockage_process
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involves raising and lowering vessels
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gptkbp:maintenance
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year-round
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gptkbp:navigation_system
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buoys and markers present
typically from late March to January
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gptkbp:navigational_challenge
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St. Marys River
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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includes cargo ships and tankers
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gptkbp:opened
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1881
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Great_Lakes_Waterway
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gptkbp:passenger_traffic
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over 10,000 vessels
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gptkbp:public_access
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available for viewing operations
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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occasionally required
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gptkbp:safety_measures
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implemented for vessel transit
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gptkbp:seasonal_activities
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celebrate maritime heritage
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gptkbp:second_lock_completed
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1943
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gptkbp:significance
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important for shipping
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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popular destination
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gptkbp:used_for
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recreational boating
commercial shipping
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gptkbp:water_management
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critical for navigation
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gptkbp:width
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110 feet
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gptkbp:wildlife
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habitats nearby
popular activity nearby
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lake_Superior
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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