Support for air draft gauge, Manchester Ship Canal
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Support for air draft gauge, Manchester Ship Canal
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 13 Apr 2013
A wire is slung between two towers on opposite banks of the canal. If a ship touches the wire, it is too tall to fit under a nearby bridge.
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Image Location
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53.47688
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-2.344392