Cape Cod Canal, Maritime canal in southeastern Massachusetts, United States.
The Cape Cod Canal stretches 17.5 miles between Cape Cod Bay and Buzzards Bay, measuring 500 feet wide and 32 feet deep throughout its length.
The United States government acquired the canal in 1927 after its initial construction by private investors, transforming it into a toll-free waterway operated by the Army Corps of Engineers.
The canal edges feature extensive recreational paths where residents and visitors participate in cycling, walking, and fishing activities throughout the seasons.
The waterway reduces maritime travel distance between New York City and Boston by 75 miles, allowing vessels to bypass the external route around Cape Cod.
The canal operates without locks despite experiencing substantial tidal movements, creating varying current patterns that mariners must consider during navigation.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: July 29, 1914
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Part of: Intracoastal Waterway
Website: http://nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/CapeCodCanal.aspx
GPS coordinates: 41.76465,-70.56999
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
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