Photo: St. Lawrence Seaway Authority.

Ocean-Going Ship Passing by Iroquois Lock

The main function of the Iroquois Lock is to adjust to the water level of Lake Ontario, which means that the lift varies between 2 to 6 feet (0.6 and 1.8 meters).

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