Abstract of a paper before the International Congress on Inland Navigation, Brussels, 1885. Describes the various methods of chain or cable towage, and particularly a new system which is analogous to a cable tramway. Endless chains succeed each other on the bank, the boat being fastened to them by grip.


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    Title :

    Canal traction


    Additional title:

    Proc. Inst. C. E



    Publication date :

    1885


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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