Canal de Calais

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Canal de Calais
Ruminghem (Pas-de-Calais) Canal de Calais (02).JPG
The canal near Ruminghem
Specifications
Length30 km (19 mi)
Locks3
Geography
Start pointPort of Calais and English Channel
End pointAa River near Ruminghem

The Canal de Calais connects the Aa River near Ruminghem to the inner basins of the Port of Calais. Many boats enter the French canal system through the port of Calais and this canal. It is 30 km long and has 3 locks.[1]

History[]

Work started on the canal in the late 17th century, but it was not opened until 1758. The canal was enlarged for Class II 'Campinois' and ‘Canal du Nord’ craft in the 1980s over two thirds of its length. The upgrading remains incomplete.[2]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Fluviacarte, Canal de Calais
  2. ^ Edwards-May, David (2010). Inland Waterways of France. St Ives, Cambs., UK: Imray. p. 57. ISBN 978-1-846230-14-1.

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Coordinates: 50°57′N 1°51′E / 50.950°N 1.850°E / 50.950; 1.850

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