Can river steamers navigate Lake Tumba?

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Yes, river steamers can navigate Lake Tumba. The lake is shallow, with low shores, and is navigable by river steamer. Lake Tumba is located in the Congo River basin in northwestern Congo (Kinshasa) and covers 190 square miles (500 square km). It empties into the Congo River via the Irebu channel.1