An improved watertight gate for use in a port or canal is described. The
watertight gate generally comprising two gate leaves and associated with
each gate leaf is a foldable support structure and a gate position
controller. The gate position controller interacts with the foldable
support structure so as to move the associated gate leaf between an open
and a closed position. By employing the gate position controller and the
foldable support structure to control the gates the efficiency of the
watertight seal provided by the gate is independent of water pressure
produced by the surrounding bodies of water. Adjustable mounts attach the
foldable support structures. These adjustable mounts provide for
adjustment of the alignment of the watertight gate so minimizing the
problems of installation alignment and reduced efficiency through wear
and tear.