Winschoterdiep

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The Winschoterdiep canal in Scheemda, the Netherlands
The Winschoterdiep canal in Scheemda, the Netherlands

The Winschoterdiep is a Dutch-built canal which lies in Groningen, the Netherlands.[1][2] It leads to the Ressel, which is actually part of this canal.[citation needed] Construction was started in 1618[3] and finished in 1634.[citation needed] The Winschoterdiep's total length is 35.5 kilometres, and it is approximately 100 metres in width. Sixteen bridges and locks are built across this canal, as well as many other passages.[citation needed] Ships must be less than 16 m in breadth to pass through some of these.[4] It is one of the oldest canals ever built in Groningen still in use.[citation needed] In the section between Hoogezand and Waterhuizen, there are several shipwharfs.[5] Near the canalHoogezand was also founded in 1618.[3]

Where the canal runs through the municipality of Menterwolde, there is significant water-sport activity in season.[2]

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  1. ^ Oldambt. Cultural Entities (The Netherlands). Retrieved on 2007-06-24. “The Winschoterdiep was an important waterway for transporting goods around the area.”
  2. ^ a b The municipality of Menterwolde (Minicipal web site). Gemeente Menterwolde. Retrieved on 2007-06-24. “At walking distance of Zuidbroek, along the 'Winschoterdiep' a harbour for temporary visitors is situated, which is bustling with activity during the aquatic sports season.”
  3. ^ a b History of Jewish Communities. History of the Jews in the province of Groningen. Reigonaal Historisch Centrum. Retrieved on 2007-06-24. “In 1616 one started to systematically bring the peatmoor south-east of the City of Groningen under cultivation. The Winschoterdiep was dug for the removal of peat. Along this canal the towns Sappemeer and Hoogezand came into existence.”
  4. ^ Newsletter 2003 -- 215. Daily Shipping Newsletter 12 (11 November 2003). Retrieved on 2007-06-24. “The 10000 ton type is derived from the Volharding 8700 ton type vessel of which approx 12 vessels have been built at the Volharding Shipyards location Foxhol.The "strange" breadth of 15.87m over a length pp of 123.84m is directly linked with the Winschoterdiep breadth, which has bridges with a clear opening of 16m between the concrete construction.”
  5. ^ Bodewes Scheepswerven. Company profile. SeaQuipment. Retrieved on 2007-06-24. “Bodewes Shipyards is a leading modern shipyard situated alongside the Winschoterdiep canal in the Netherlands. Since our foundation in 1812, our company's activities have focused on the building of ships”

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