A larger canal and British frigate access in the War of 1812

How would a canal with Caledonian-style locks affect British naval operations in the War of 1812?

It could admit fifth-rate frigates, allowing the Royal Navy to reinforce with established ships rather than depending on local construction.

The proposed locks measure about 45.72 metres long and 10 metres wide, enough for a fifth-rate frigate. Britain could therefore move established ocean-going warships into the inland theatre. That access would reduce dependence on large vessels built locally for the campaign. The exercise shows how canal dimensions can determine the types of naval force available in a continental war.