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Sea water is heavier than fresh water and more corrosive. I don’t think it’s as simple as building the pipes, I imagine the locks themselves would also need to
by nehal3m 3y ago
Sea water is heavier than fresh water and more corrosive. I don’t think it’s as simple as building the pipes, I imagine the locks themselves would also need to be retrofitted to account for that.
- defrost 3y agoThe locks would need to be treated as seagoing vessels are treated, with anti corrosive paint and sacrifical anodes.
- Scoundreller 3y agoWhile I agree it’s a nonstarter, heavier water would let the ships carry even more.