Canal de la Sarre
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The Canal de la Sarre, originally called Canal des Houillères de la Sarre, connects the Canal de la Marne au Rhin in Gondrexange to the canalised river Sarre (German: Saar) in Sarreguemines in northeastern France.[1] For convenience this entry covers the entire waterway in France, including the canalised river. The canal is 63 km long, and the French portion of the canalised river Sarre is 12 km long, making a total of 75 km, with respectively 28 and 2 locks.[2]
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Canal de la Sarre | |
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Specifications | |
Length | 75.5 km (46.9 mi) [1] |
Locks | 30[1] |
History | |
Current owner | VNF |
Construction began | 1861 |
Date completed | 1866 |
Geography | |
Start point | Canal de la Marne au Rhin in Gondrexange |
End point | Saar River in Sarreguemines |
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