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Canal de la Haute Colme

Coordinates: 50°50′N 2°12′E / 50.833°N 2.200°E / 50.833; 2.200
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Canal de la Haute Colme
Drawbridge in Grand-Millebrugghe.
Specifications
Length25 km (16 mi)
Locks3 (including 1 out of service)
StatusIn service.
History
Date of first use1753
Geography
DirectionEast-West
Start pointAa River in Watten
End pointCanal de Berguesin Bergues
Branch ofCanal de la Colme

The Canal de la Haute Colme is a canal in northern France. The haute (English: high) Colme corresponds to the western segment of the Canal de la Colme. The channel connects Aa River at Watten to Canal de Bergues and Canal de la Basse Colme at Bergues. Between Watten and Cappelle-Brouck, it is part of the Canal Dunkerque-Escaut. [1] [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ McKnight, Hugh (2005). Cruising French Waterways, 4th Edition. Sheridan House. ISBN 978-1-57409-087-1. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ Vois Navigables France Itinéraires Fluviaux. Editions De L'Ecluse. 2009. ISBN 978-2-916919-21-8.

50°50′N 2°12′E / 50.833°N 2.200°E / 50.833; 2.200