Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers to the Secretary of War for the Year ..., Частина 3

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1892
 

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Сторінка 2743 - The state of Washington asserts its ownership to the beds and shores of all navigable waters in the state up to and including the line of ordinary high tide, in waters where the tide ebbs and flows, and up to and including the line of ordinary high water within the banks of all navigable rivers and lakes: Provided, That this section shall not be construed so as to debar any person from asserting his claim to vested rights in the courts of the state.
Сторінка 2318 - The dredging, which was in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed August 4, 1891, giving a channel 13 feet deep and 50 feet wide.
Сторінка 2082 - Pecks, 7 miles below Logan, and Lamberts, 19 miles below Pecks — that still constitute serious obstructions to navigation, and have been reported to the Department as such. The authority for their construction in the first place was based upon a permit from the circuit court, and their continuance has been a nuisance and constant damage to the river interests. The work in previous years has been to cut...
Сторінка 2822 - That where it is made manifest to the Secretary of War that the establishment of harbor lines is essential to the preservation and protection of harbors he may, and is hereby, authorized to cause such lines to be established, beyond which no piers, wharves, bulkheads, or other works shall be extended or deposits made, except under such regulations as may be prescribed from time to time by him...
Сторінка 2108 - ... the piers are extended. The channel which the river is able to maintain through this bar is shifting and uncertain. Unless the piers can be speedily extended into deep water, which, owing to the gradual slope of the lake bottom and consequent great expense, is hardly practicable, it does not appear advisable to carry the pier work any farther at present.
Сторінка 2151 - Operations during the fiscal year. — By hired labor and purchase of materials in open market repairs were made to the north and south piers and the guide piling that connects the north, main, and detached piers.
Сторінка 2095 - Though it had a depth of 14 feet throughout its length, its width was not sufficient to render it safely practicable for vessels of ordinary size. Important manufacturing industries are now located at Grassy Point, and the obliteration of this insignificant channel by neglect would work a great injury to these important interests and to the commerce dependent upon them. Aside from this, it is a matter of considerable economy to complete such channels as soon as possible, and thus avoid expensive...
Сторінка 2421 - Bridge at Au Sable. The money heretofore expended on this improvement has given temporary results only, and a permanent channel can not be secured except at so great a cost as to be disproportionate to the benefits to be obtained. , The shipments from this port are large and important, but are principally made from private piers built into the lake entirely outside of the harbor. Were there a fair prospect of securing a permanent improvement at...
Сторінка 2793 - Major, Corps of Engineers, Brig. Gen. THOMAS L. CASEY, Chief of Engineers, U. 8. A. (Through Col.
Сторінка 2101 - ... the channel was more than sufficient to meet the requirements of the largest vessels. This depth has been increased and maintained for some time at 17 feet, and at no distant day will have to be still further increased to 22 feet. The crib piers which define this channel are in most part badly conditioned for the present depth of 17 feet, they having been intended originally for not over 12 feet. A further increase in the depth of the channel may possibly make it necessary to replace them with...

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