Lock Gates, Gloucester Docks UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 51° 51.841 W 002° 15.162
30U E 551457 N 5746177
A lock gate in Gloucester Docks, UK
Waymark Code: WM2J1E
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/09/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member cache_test_dummies
Views: 39

One of several lock gates in Gloucester Docks. Gloucester's Docks are further from the sea than any other docks in Britain; they were once full of tall ocean-going ships from all over the world. The docks that survive today have a 200 year old history, although Gloucester has been a working port for more than 2,000 years.
Waterway Name: Gloucester Docks

Connected Points:
These lock gates are in the docks at Gloucester.


Type: Lock

Date Opened: 01/01/1829

Elevation Difference (meters): 5.00

Site Status: Operational

Web Site: [Web Link]

Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed

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