Canal through Walcheren

Canal through Walcheren
Looking toward Middelburg from a bridge at Souburg.
CountryThe Netherlands
Specifications
Length16 kilometres (9.9 miles; 8.6 nautical miles)
Lock length140.7 m (462 ft) [1]
Lock width23.4 m (77 ft)
Maximum boat length130 m (427 ft) [2]
Maximum boat beam18 m (59.1 ft)
Maximum boat draft4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Maximum boat air draftno limit
Original number of locks2 x 2 + safety lock gates
Statusoperational
Navigation authorityProvince Zeeland
History
Construction began1870
Date completed1873
Geography
Start pointVeerse Meer at Veere
End pointWestern Scheldt at Vlissingen
Beginning coordinates51°32′51.6″N 3°40′20″E / 51.547667°N 3.67222°E / 51.547667; 3.67222
Ending coordinates51°26′20″N 3°36′11″E / 51.43889°N 3.60306°E / 51.43889; 3.60306
Branch(es)Arnekanaal, Middelburg harbour
Connects toArnemuiden and
Nieuw- en Sint Joosland
Map

The Canal through Walcheren in the Netherlands crosses the east of Walcheren. It connects the Westerschelde and the Veerse Meer.