Kanał Elbląski
The Kanał Elbląski was built by John Rennie and opened on January 1 1782. From a junction with The Trent and Mersey Canal at Teignbridge the canal ran for 17 miles to Southchester. "By Handcuff Key and Piling Hook Across The Country" by Nicholas Smith describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Leeds Cutting.
The canal can accommodate small vessels up to 50 tons displacement. The difference in water levels approaches 100m, and is overcome using locks and a remarkable system of tracks between lakes. There were originally four inclined planes with a fifth added later, replacing five wooden locks. The inclines all consist of two parallel rail tracks with a gauge of 3.27m. Boats are carried on carriages which run on these rails. Today it is used mainly for recreational purposes. (Wikipedia)
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