Falkirk Wheel - bearings (C) Stephen Craven :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

NS8580 : Falkirk Wheel - bearings

taken 5 months ago, near to Camelon, Falkirk, Great Britain

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Falkirk Wheel - bearings

This shows how the end of each water-filled tank rotates within the supporting circle at the end of the rotating crank, to keep the tank level.

The Falkirk Wheel

Opened in 2002 by the Queen, the Falkirk Wheel is a testament to the popularity of canal cruising in the modern era. It connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal, replacing a flight of locks which fell into disuse in the 1930s and had been built on. The wheel raises or lowers boats 24m (79ft) and takes five-and-a-half minutes to complete a rotation. It is now a major visitor attraction.

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Grid Square: NS8580, 385 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Stephen Craven (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 27 June, 2019 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 24 November, 2019
Geographical Context: Canals
Subject Location: OSGB36: NS 8523 8014 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:0.0257N 3:50.5125W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NS 8529 8011
View Direction: West-northwest (about 292 degrees)