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Canals are man-made waterways, usually connecting existing lakes, rivers, or oceans. There are two main types of canal: irrigation canals for the delivery of water and transportation canals for passage of goods and people. Some rivers have also been 'channelised' to make them navigable.
Smaller transportation canals can carry barges or narrowboats, while ship canals can accommodate sea-going ships and may connect one ocean to another.
Ancient canals
The oldest-known canals were built in Mesopotamia circa 4000 BC. The Indus Valley Civilization in Pakistan and North India (from circa 2600 BC) had the first canal irrigation system in the world. * The longest canal of ancient times was the Grand Canal of China. It is 1794 kilometers (1115 miles) long and was built to carry the Emperor Yang Guang between Beijing and Hangzhou. The project began in 605, although the oldest sections of the canal may have existed since circa 486 BC. In places it is 30 m (100 ft) wide. More on [ Canal ]
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having 2 teeth that need root canals (plus 7 more cavities) and no dental coverage= suck. Gotta find a 4th year dental student.
HyenaGirl (Hyena Girl) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:49:58 -0000
having 2 teeth that need root canals (plus 7 more cavities) and no dental coverage= suck. Gotta find a 4th year dental student.
@perdysha in one of the canals near tekapo. is a salmon farm. taaaaasty noms
ethernz (Katie) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:36:33 -0000
@perdysha in one of the canals near tekapo. is a salmon farm. taaaaasty noms
@smclaughlinkpho wth is up with the damn canals in the news?!
KimarieTorres (Kimarie Torres) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:45:27 -0000
@smclaughlinkpho wth is up with the damn canals in the news?!
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@Ryderx3DG Weren't the Erie canals in a song I learned in preschool? LMAO!
BadAssAndrew (Andrew Davis) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:45:38 -0000
@Ryderx3DG Weren't the Erie canals in a song I learned in preschool? LMAO!
Black Country Canals - History - Includes canals by date of construction with links to photographs.
Meta Description: [ Digital Photographs and Old Postcards of Canals in Birmingham and the Black Country England UK ]
H Canal Historical Society - Purpose is to preserve, protect and perpetuate the unique history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal. Features history, museum, walks and events.
A Brief History of English Canals - Substantive article by Mike Clarke.
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A Brief History of The Delaware Canal - Illustrated article by the Friends of the Delaware Canal.
Canals in Birmingham: History - Illustrated articles on the five major canals within the city.
Duke of Bridgewater's Underground Canal at Worsley - Features historical facts, maps and images.
Meta Description: [ A guide to the Duke of Bridgewater's Underground Canal system at Worsley, near Manchester. ]
Facts and Observations - Erie Canal - Text of John Rutherford's 1825 publication concerning the origin and completion of the canal.
Foxton Inclined Plane Trust - Voluntary organisation dedicated to the restoration of the lift and the preservation of its history along with that of the associated waterways. Features news, history and visitor information.
Meta Description: [ the site to find out about the historic foxton inclined plane the museum and the trusts aims to rebuild the boat lift ]
Great Canals of the World. - Parts of a monograph published by The United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Bureau of Statistics.
History of Canals - Topics include the great canal of Darius I, China's grand canal, flash locks and pound locks, European canals, and the Suez canal.
Meta Description: [ History of CANALS including The great canal of Darius I, China's Grand Canal, Flash locks and pound locks, European canals, Bridgewater Canal ]
History of Canals in London - Provides illustrated articles on the main and minor canals.
Meta Description: [ History of canals in London ]
History of the Barge Canal of New York State - Full text of this illustrated book by Noble Whitford published in 1821.
History of the Canal Systems of New York State - Full text of Whitford's illustrated history published in 1905.
History of the Rideau Canal - The oldest continuously operated canal in North America first opened in 1832.
Meta Description: [ Rideau Canal Waterway - a boater's paradise for cruising, sightseeing, fishing, swimming, shopping, relaxing and just plain having fun. ]
History of the St. Lawrence / Great Lakes Canals System (1783-1954) - Concise history of navigation and navigational improvements in the waterway system.
Michigan Ship Canal - Speech of Hon. Mark D. Wilber, in the Senate of Michigan, March 26, 1873, advocating the construction of the ship canal.
Middlesex Canal Association - Includes museum and visitor center information, newsletters, photo gallery, and history.
Meta Description: [ Middlesex Canal Association ]
Notes on Canal History and Engineering - Describes types and engineering methods and includes sources of information.
Proceedings of the National Ship-Canal Convention, 1863 - Full text of these proceedings which were called to discuss the enlargement of the canals between the valleys of the Mississippi and the Atlantic.
The American Canal Society - Promote the wise use of America's many historic canal resources through research, preservation, restoration, recreation, and parks.
The Erie Canal - History of the canal in general, but focuses to some extent on the western portion of the canal from Palmyra (Lock 29) to Lockport (Locks 34 and 35), and particularly on the area around the City of Rochester. Includes a range of images and photographs.
The Great Duke of Bridgewater - Extensive article with sources and footnotes. Notes the Duke as the father of the canal system in Great Britain.
The International Canal Monuments List - List of canals recommended as being of international significance. Subjects covered include areas and values of significance in the canal heritage, and waterways history.
The Story of the Panama Canal - Compilation film revealing the story of the Panama Canal construction. From the Roosevelt film library.
Whitford's History of New York Canals, Vol. 1 - Full text with illustrations and maps.
Meta Description: [ District Energy promotes energy efficiency and environmental quality. ]
Wikipedia: Panama Canal - Illustrated article including layout, locks, history, tolls and related links.
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