That 17.4 figure applies to the length of the navigation channel, including the 10 miles or so run out into Buzzards Bay, to Cleveland's Ledge Light. The land cut---from the end of the State pier at the Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay to the tip of the Scusset Breakwater--is 7.7 miles long.
Can #1 off the east end to Cleveland's Ledge Light---17.4 miles.
Tip of Scusset Breakwater to State Pier----7.7 miles.
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