Noordhollandsch Kanaal | |
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Specifications | |
Length | 75 km (47 mi) |
Original number of locks | 4 |
Status | operational |
History | |
Former names | Groot Noordhollandsch Kanaal |
Principal engineer | Jan Blanken |
Date approved | 1819 |
Construction began | 1820 |
Date completed | 1824 |
Geography | |
Start point | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
End point | Den Helder, Netherlands |
The Noordhollandsch Kanaal ("Great North Holland Canal") is a canal originally meant for ocean-going ships. It is located in North Holland, Netherlands. The canal was of great significance in Dutch history.