|
gptkbp:instanceOf
|
tunnel
|
|
gptkbp:architect
|
gptkb:Marc_Isambard_Brunel
|
|
gptkbp:associated_with
|
gptkb:Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel
gptkb:Great_Exhibition_of_1851
London's_transport_history
|
|
gptkbp:built
|
1825
1843
18 years
flooding
cut-and-cover
water ingress
tunneling shield
|
|
gptkbp:constructionMaterial
|
brick and iron
|
|
gptkbp:crosses
|
gptkb:River_Thames
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_heritage
|
Grade II listed structure
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
inspired future tunneling projects
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_significance
|
symbol_of_Victorian_engineering_prowess
|
|
gptkbp:culturalHeritage
|
featured in literature
|
|
gptkbp:current_use
|
pedestrian and vehicle access
|
|
gptkbp:depth
|
about 75 feet
|
|
gptkbp:electronicSystems
|
Victorian engineering
tunneling shield method
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for
|
engineering innovation
|
|
gptkbp:funding
|
private investment
|
|
gptkbp:height
|
3,900 feet
|
|
gptkbp:historical_figure
|
gptkb:Marc_Isambard_Brunel
|
|
gptkbp:historical_significance
|
engineering marvel of the 19th century
|
|
gptkbp:historicalEvent
|
opened to the public
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
Thames Tunnel
|
|
gptkbp:impact
|
paved the way for future tunnels.
|
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
modern tunneling technology
|
|
gptkbp:is_part_of
|
gptkb:Thames_Path
transport network
|
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
transportation of coal
|
|
gptkbp:length
|
1,200 meters
|
|
gptkbp:location
|
gptkb:River_Thames
|
|
gptkbp:nearby_attractions
|
yes
|
|
gptkbp:notable_event
|
first successful underwater crossing
|
|
gptkbp:notable_feature
|
brick archways
|
|
gptkbp:opened
|
1843
|
|
gptkbp:openedIn
|
gptkb:Queen_Victoria
|
|
gptkbp:owner
|
gptkb:London_Underground
|
|
gptkbp:passenger_traffic
|
1843
|
|
gptkbp:provides_access_to
|
yes
|
|
gptkbp:purpose
|
transportation of goods
|
|
gptkbp:renovated
|
2000s
2007
restoration
preservation of historical features
|
|
gptkbp:safetyFeatures
|
ventilation_shafts
|
|
gptkbp:significance
|
first underwater tunnel in the world
|
|
gptkbp:technology
|
use of a tunneling shield
|
|
gptkbp:visitedBy
|
tourists
|