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| Title | The Allegheny Pilot
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| Full Text | 20 MAP NO. 6.— ALLEGHENY RIVER. This channel is a little deeper than either of the others. Flat boats, and the like, can go to the left of the first two Islands, and to the right of the two last. There is also a centre channel which is frequently navigated with boats. This is between the first two and to the right of the two last. There are quite a number of metal boats loaded at this place during the year. These are generally loaded at Ralph Clapp's landing, and go down to the left of the first Islands. MuskRat Eddy is a short distance below the foot of these Islands, on the left. McCRAY'S ISLAND. ----- 1 3/4 - 46 1/4 The main channel is to the left. From the foot of the Hemlock Creek Islands, keep near the left shore till past the tow-head. There is also a channel between the Island and tow-head, but not generally used, except by those who want lo land in the eddy below, on the right. Henry's Bar is situated in the bend below, a little to the right of the middle, and opposite Henry's House. Channel to the left. PITHOLE ISLAND and BARS. ----- 2 1/2 - 48 3/4 After passing Henry's Bar, cross to the light, and when going down Pithole riffle, keep quite near the right shore, to avoid a rough rocky bottom on the left, all along down the rffle. There is also a channel between the bars and Island, which is smoother but no deeper, and more difficult to navigate with large rafts. WALNUT ISLANDS. ----- 1 1/2 - 50 1/4 The low water channel is to the right. But in fair running stages, the left is preferable. It is not as crooked, the distance also being less. While approaching the Island on the left above, observe the strong current which makes to the right of the Island. DOWNING'S BAR and HORSE CREEK EDDY. ----- 2 3/4 - 53 This bar is so situated as to turn the main current of the river directly over to the left shore; and is therefore the prin- |
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