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Much of the coal flown into Berlin was unloaded into barges on the Havel River. When filled, the barges carried coal to Kladow or Westhafen area for distribution to industries and homes in the blockaded city. The barges carried an average of 500 to 700 tons of "vittles" coal daily.


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