Engebret Soot

Engebret Soot and two locks from the Halden canal

Engebret Soot (26 May 1786 – 3 March 1859) is known as the father of the Fredrikshald Canal now known as the Halden Canal in south-eastern Norway. He constructed locks and canals for the transport of both watercraft and timber.

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