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Brooklyn, New York, United States
Gowanus Canal
An urban canal waterway in Brooklyn offering heavily polluted saltwater conditions—officially not recommended for recreational swimming. This advanced-only location requires exceptional awareness of water quality hazards; the canal's industrial history makes it unsuitable for beginner swimmers despite ongoing cleanup efforts.
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Gowanus Canal
40.6715, -73.9988
Details
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- 40.6715, -73.9988