Shotline Diving’s Glossary Terms

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Ocean Trade

Glossary Term: Ocean Trade Definition: Ocean trade refers to the exchange of goods, services, and commodities via…

Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad

The Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad (O&LC) was a significant 19th and early 20th-century rail…

old style measurement

Old Style Measurements: Measurement system commonly used in historical maritime documentation, often in feet, inches,…

Ontario

Ontario  • Lakes Bordering: Lakes Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario.  • Key Cities and Features: Toronto, Hamilton,…

Ore Carrier

ore carrier Key Characteristics: Design: • Many Great Lakes ore carriers are fitted with conveyor systems…

Oswego

Oswego Harbor  • A deep-water harbor located on the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario, historically vital…

Ottawa River

Ottawa River  • Definition: A major waterway in eastern Ontario and western Quebec, flowing into the…