Scottish rotary boat lift – The Falkirk Wheel

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This amazing machine transfers boats between the Forth and Clyde and Union Canals of central Scotland, which are some 80 feet apart vertically. It was opened in 2002. Gareth wrote last year about artist Andy Scott’s proposal to install a pair of titanic mythical sea-horse heads as part of the lock mechanism below the wheel. Via Neatorama.

One Response to Scottish rotary boat lift – The Falkirk Wheel

  1. Gaijintendo on said:

    and it replaces about 10 locks that would otherwise be needed.

    The canals are really interesting – and they should have a lot higher profile recognition.

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