Noordhollandsch Kanaal

Noordhollandsch Kanaal
The canal runs the length of the province of North Holland
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Specifications
Length75 km (47 mi)
Original number of locks4
Statusoperational
History
Former namesGroot Noordhollandsch Kanaal
Principal engineerJan Blanken
Date approved1819
Construction began1820
Date completed1824
Geography
Start pointAmsterdam, Netherlands
End pointDen Helder, Netherlands
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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.