It was located in an area far from navigable rivers and coastlines.

However, because of the small size of the islands in comparison with continental areas, there are very few navigable rivers anywhere in the islands.

Both countries have many navigable rivers with short portages between them.

Today, they are more commonly found on the navigable rivers rather than canals.

It was created to better locate mariners in distress and save lives and property at sea and on navigable rivers.