2008
SJ3390 : Liverpool Canal Link - working in Princes Dock
taken 17 years ago, near to Seacombe, Wirral, England
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Liverpool Canal Link - working in Princes Dock
The southern part of Princes Dock has been drained to allow the new canal lock system to be built at the south-west corner of the dock. A temporary ramp has been built from Tom Jessop Way to allow vehicles to descend to the dock floor. Part of the Liver Building can be seen on the left.
Liverpool Canal Link Project
The Liverpool Canal Link is a £22 million pound project that has linked the Leeds-Liverpool Canal from Stanley Dock, via Princes Dock, to Salthouse Dock and the Albert Dock complex. It is 1.4 miles long and has involved creating new locks, and channels and tunnels past the Pier Head.
The new canal was officially opened on the 22 April 2009.
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- Grid Square
- SJ3390, 1558 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- John S Turner (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 29 May, 2008 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 9 February, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SJ 3374 9060 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:24.4822N 2:59.8921W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SJ 3375 9066
- View Direction
- SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
