Cameron, A.D.
The Caledonian Canal
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839830518
- author:
- Cameron, A.D.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Origin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, General, Business,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Caledonian Canal: A Historic Engineering Marvel This book tells the story of one of Scotland's most ambitious engineering projects, from its conception in 1801 to the present day. Thomas Telford's vision to connect Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy with each other and the sea was a groundbreaking undertaking that pushed the boundaries of civil engineering in the Highlands. The construction of the Caledonian Canal required immense skill and perseverance, as engineers navigated treacherous terrain to create 22 miles of artificial cutting and 28 locks. The book features intriguing old plans discovered as recently as 1992, highlighting the canal's rise in popularity among pleasure craft users over the past two decades. The highlight of recent years was undoubtedly the Tall Ships passing through the canal in 1991, a majestic sight that showcases the canal's enduring significance as a working piece of industrial history and an impressive engineering achievement.
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