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  Approaching the Socastee RR and fixed...
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  • Approaching the Socastee RR and fixed bridges
      Approaching the Socastee RR and fixed...
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  • Socastee area house decorated for Xmas
      Socastee area house decorated for Xmas
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  • Construction barge
      Construction barge
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  • Swing bridge looking  through the fixed bridge
      Swing bridge looking through the fixed...
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  • Fixed bridge with RR bridge in the back
      Fixed bridge with RR bridge in the back
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Bridge Construction

Bridge Construction, Socastee

 grandmaR Says:  When we first came down the ICW in 2000, the ICW was being closed to do high steel work on some new bridges. The Socastee bridge was OK at that time although more experienced cruisers thought that it might have been the trouble point. On a subsequent trip, there had been a... 

Fixed Bridge Height

Fixed Bridge Height, Socastee

 grandmaR Says:  A recurring problem on the ICW for folks with masts that are 65 feet tall is the clearance under the fixed bridges. It is supposed to be at least 65 feet. You can see from the tide boards on this bridge that it is less than 65 feet at high tide. Someone with a 65 foot mast... 

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MM 373.3 Osprey Marina

MM 373.3 Osprey Marina, Socastee

 grandmaR Says:  The trawler that followed us down the Pine Island Cut in 2003 went in here. We've never been to this marina. The information below is from their website. Osprey Marina offers a protected harbor 150 yards off the waterway accessible by a private deep water channel. Inside... 

MM 368.1 Hague Marina

MM 368.1 Hague Marina, Socastee

 grandmaR Says:  I am not sure if this is actually Hague Marina, but it seems to be the closest picture I have - this marine is cheek by jowl with the fixed bridge whereas the directions I have say it is in a basin.The prices have been about $1.00/ft. 

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