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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by saalweachter on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @03:33AM (#35625389)
The Hudson River is tidal up past Poughkeepsie.
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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by jefftk on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @05:50AM (#35626257)
Farther than that! It's tidal past Albany and only fully stops at the dam in Troy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_River
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