Manchester Ship Canal, Irlam Locks
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Manchester Ship Canal, Irlam Locks
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 11 May 2016
The Irlam Locks provide a lift (or drop) of 16 feet. Like the other locks on the Manchester Ship Canal, there are two locks. A large lock for ocean-going ships and a smaller, narrower lock for vessels such as tugs and coasters.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.44278
Longitude
-2.411562