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Video: Transiting the LB Knox Bridge

Video: Transiting the LB Knox Bridge

A quick video from my transit of the LB Knox bascule bridge in Florida back in February 2023.
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On this Date

Here's where I was on this day during my Great Loop travels. Click a link to read all about that part of my trip.

2/4/23
Alva, FL to Moore Haven, FL

2/4/23
Moore Haven City Docks at Moore Haven, FL

2/4/24
Marineland Marina at St Augustine, FL

Status Report

August 18, 2024

I crossed my wake in Chicago on August 12, 2024.

The Numbers
Days on the Loop: 464*
Travel Days: 258*
States: 19
Provinces: 1
Countries: 2
Nautical Miles: 8,330
Fuel Gallons: 5,234
Fuel Cost: $23,552
Marina Nights: 278
Marina Cost: $15,590

*Typical Great Loop trip lengthened by multiple side trips.

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