| Calcasieu Ship Channel | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Construction began | 1922 |
The Calcasieu Ship Channel is a waterway that connects the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, with the Gulf of Mexico. Its existence allows the Port of Lake Charles, which is more than 30 miles from the Gulf, to be the 11th largest seaport in the United States. The primary use of the channel is the importation of materials for processing in Lake Charles' large refinery industry, including petroleum, liquefied natural gas, and the export of refined products, such as gasoline and chemicals. [1]
Constructed in the 1920s, the channel connects the Calcasieu River to the Gulf of Mexico by bypassing Calcasieu Lake. It is a combination of natural lakes, streams, and man-made cuts. Over the years, as ships have grown larger, the channel has had increasing difficulty in accommodating contemporary ships. In June 2009, the Army Corps of Engineers agreed to dredge the channel and bring it up to modern standards. [2]
References
- ^ "Lake Charles Pilots". Archived from the original on October 8, 2009. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
- ^ "Index of /Content". Archived from the original on March 23, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
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