Ghent–Terneuzen Canal
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The Ghent–Terneuzen Canal (Dutch: Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen), also known as the "Sea Canal" (Zeekanaal) is a canal linking Ghent in Belgium to the port of Terneuzen on the Westerschelde (Scheldt) Estuary in the Netherlands, thereby providing the former with better access to the sea.
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Ghent–Terneuzen Canal | |
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Specifications | |
Length | 32 km |
Maximum boat length | 265 m (869 ft) |
Maximum boat beam | 34 m (112 ft) |
Minimum boat draft | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
History | |
Construction began | 1823 |
Date completed | 1827 |
Geography | |
Start point | Ghent, Belgium |
End point | Westerschelde (Scheldt) At Terneuzen, Netherlands |
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