Boating the New Junction Canal
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New Junction Canal
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Locks | 1 |
Maximum boat dimensions
| Length | 61m | 200ft 2" |
| Width | 6.1m | 20ft |
| Draught | 2.5m | 8ft 2" |
| Headroom | 3.05m | 10ft 1" |
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New Junction Canal
The last canal of the commercial age, dating from 1905, the New Junction Canal is still used for its original purpose of carrying freight
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Last Edited: 9 April 2025

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