Kiel Canal Opened
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Kiel Canal Opened
After eight years work, the Nord-Ostsee Kanal (also known as the Kiel Kanal, formerly the Kaiser Wilhelm Kanal) links the North and Baltic seas, near Kiel
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Baltic Canal Canals Kaiser Kiel Links Nord Opened Seas Wilhelm Years 1895 Kanal
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the grand opening ceremony of the Kiel Canal in June 1895, near the city of Kiel, Germany. The Nord-Ostsee Kanal, also known as the Kiel Canal, is a navigable waterway that links the North and Baltic Seas, making it an essential transportation route for ships traveling between the two bodies of water. The construction of the canal began in 1887 and took eight long years to complete. The project was a significant engineering feat of its time, and the canal's opening was celebrated as a major achievement in German history. The canal measures approximately 61 miles (98 kilometers) long and reaches a maximum width of 233 feet (71 meters) and a depth of 23 feet (7 meters). The photograph shows a large crowd gathered on the banks of the canal, eagerly awaiting the moment when the first ship would pass through the new waterway. The ship, which can be seen in the foreground, is adorned with flags and banners, and its sails are fully hoisted. The excitement and anticipation on the faces of the onlookers is palpable. The Kiel Canal played a crucial role in the transportation of goods and people between the North and Baltic Seas, and it remains an important shipping route to this day. The canal's opening marked the beginning of a new era in maritime transportation and solidified Germany's position as a major European power. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and laborers who built the canal and the significance of this achievement in maritime history.
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