Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
canal
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Port_of_Manchester
|
| gptkbp:built |
land reclamation
construction of locks crossing_the_River_Mersey |
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Manchester
gptkb:River_Mersey |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Victorian engineering marvel
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
part of local heritage
featured in literature inspired local art symbol of industrial power |
| gptkbp:depth |
up to 30 feet
|
| gptkbp:electronic_systems |
uses locks for elevation changes
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
altered local ecosystems
boosted local economy |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
largest_ship_canal_in_the_UK
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
environmental restoration projects
improvements to infrastructure increased recreational use upgrades for modern shipping |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
industrial revolution
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
first ocean-going ships in 1894
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Manchester Ship Canal
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
gptkb:Manchester_Ship_Canal_Company
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
transport of coal
transport of manufactured goods transport of cotton |
| gptkbp:length |
36 miles
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
managed through engineering solutions
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Manchester,_England
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular dredging
|
| gptkbp:majorCity |
gptkb:Runcorn
gptkb:Stockport gptkb:Salford gptkb:Trafford |
| gptkbp:navigationEquipment |
open to navigation year-round
|
| gptkbp:nearby_attractions |
canal-side walks
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1894
|
| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
general cargo
containers bulk goods liquid bulk |
| gptkbp:recreation |
boating and fishing
|
| gptkbp:serves |
freight transport
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
passenger services
freight shipping water transport |
| gptkbp:type |
artificial waterway
|
| gptkbp:width |
up to 200 feet
|