Canal des Ardennes
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The Canal des Ardennes (French pronunciation: [kanal de.z‿aʁdɛn], literally Ardennes Canal) is a summit level canal built to the Freycinet gauge between the river valleys of the Aisne and the Meuse.
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Canal des Ardennes | |
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Specifications | |
Length | 88 km (55 mi) |
Maximum boat length | 38.50 m (126.3 ft) |
Maximum boat beam | 5.05 m (16.6 ft) |
Locks | 44 |
Maximum height above sea level | 151.3 m (496 ft) |
Minimum height above sea level | 60.55 m (198.7 ft) |
Navigation authority | VNF |
History | |
Date approved | 1820 |
Construction began | 1823-1827 |
Date of first use | 1831 |
Date completed | 1835 |
Geography | |
Start point | Vieux-lès-Asfeld |
End point | Pont-a-Bar (Dom-le-Mesnil) |
Beginning coordinates | 49.4489°N 4.0953°E / 49.4489; 4.0953 |
Ending coordinates | 49.6936°N 4.83°E / 49.6936; 4.83 |
Branch(es) | Canal de Vouziers |
Connects to | Canal de la Meuse (river Meuse), Canal latéral à l'Aisne |
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