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Scotland Canalstvb now,tvbnow,bttvb1 p) H" |) {* s! Q8 O
. w p e& ?8 E# q K% D l$ g( FAt the beginning there were two canals:
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Canal Union between Falkirk and Edinburgh was finished in 1822. Because of geographical difficulties, which created a difference of 79 ft. in elevation, the two canals were connected by 11 locks.5.39.217.77:8898* Y. q/ E: t) f/ `2 Y
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In 1963,after 150 yrs of existence of this water way with 11 locks the construction of a huge water carousel started.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb0 T9 K& w* g- i( @0 q# U8 g
This extraordinary idea was finished in 2002 and became a symbol of Scotland.This invention saves not only time but also energy. tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb) Q/ z) x5 p: A- x4 U
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This is the only rotational boat transporter in the world. It has two arms and each arm forms a kind of huge tub filled with water.
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Entrance to lower canal
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A Boat is approaching the “tub”公仔箱論壇5 S, o. V5 U2 B/ u1 L- f& v7 `
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S4 R9 Q! y6 V公仔箱論壇There are boats in both “tubs” upper and lower
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Rotation is starting
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* N) ^, L/ T; k8 t# mBoats in both rotating arms
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Closing the gate, regulation of level of water and“tubs” rotation Takes 15 min. only.4 M. G9 c8 I( ?$ a1 ~
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One“tub” 78 ft. long with water and boat weights about 300 tons.
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