New lock has length of 1640 ft between exterior rolling gates, width of 187 ft and depth to sill level of 44 1/4 ft; water level in docks complex is 14 ft while water level of river fluctuates between 10 in. and 16 ft 5 in.; two gates close lock chamber; gateheads are independent units in which systems for retaining and filling and emptying lock are situated; two gates (one in reserve) in each lockhead are moved transversely to axis of lock into recessed gate-chambers separated by concrete wall in which pump well of 26 1/4 ft is installed.


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    Title :

    Inauguration of Zandvliet Lock at Antwerp


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg and Shipg Rec


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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