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Hell gate is the back door to the city, leading in from Long Island Sound into the East River. It is spanned by the Triborough and Hellgate Bridges. It is most probably named for its tumultuous tides...
"The confluence of Long Island Sound/The East River & The Harlem River at Randalls Island has long been a incredibly turbulent waterway when the tides are running. While easy to navigate at slack tides, even for people in Kayaks, currents up to 5-10 knots are not unusual...
author: CartLegger : New York, NY

Hell Gate
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