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To turn a canal boat around in the opposite direction, you will need to find a wider part of the canal where you have enough space to maneuver. Use a combination of forward and reverse gears, along with the tiller or steering wheel, to pivot the boat in the desired direction. Be mindful of any other canal traffic and use slow, deliberate movements to execute the turn safely.

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In which direction would a boat be travelling if it goes from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and through the Panama Canal?

The boat would be travelling west. But..... the direction of travel through the canal is from North West to South East.


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What year was the first canal boat made?

for which canal