W.P. Franklin Lock
- Mile Marker: 121.4
- Lat / Lon: N 26° 43.313' / W 081° 41.660'
- Number of Chambers: One
- Size: 56 x 400
- Tie Off: Lines provided
- VHF Channel: 13
- Phone: 239-694-5451
- Schedule:
7 am to 5 pm, on request. Last lockage 4:30 pm. Normally make fast on south wall.
Must wear life jackets, shut down engines.
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Comment by: Lee Ensminger on Apr 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'VERY helpful lock master. This was our first lock with hanging ropes, and he came out and gave us great instruction. We were used to floating bollards. Very friendly, no rushing, he made it a great experience.
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Comment by: Len Barton, Short Dog II, on Mar 4, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'Very nice and helpful operator. Gave us some helpful advice for the bridges and locks.
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