Moat Feeder Canal

Moat Feeder Canal (HM8J3)

Location: Tybee Island, GA 31328 Chatham County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 1.582', W 80° 53.482'

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In wartime the moat was filled with water from the South Channel of the SavannahRiver. This feeder canal featured stop-lockgates which provided water control andaccess to small barges bringing supplies tothe fort. When filled from this ditch, themoat formed an effective barrier to hinderthe approach of infantry.
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HM NumberHM8J3
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Placed ByNational Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Date Added Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at 2:44pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 510258 N 3543363
Decimal Degrees32.02636667, -80.89136667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 1.582', W 80° 53.482'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 1' 34.92" N, 80° 53' 28.92" W
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Area Code(s)912
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 30757 US-80, Tybee Island GA 31328, US
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