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The Anderton Boat Lift

 

The Anderton Boat Lift is one of the original 7 wonders of the inland waterways world. It is a master piece of engineering, the cathedral of the canals. The lift was built to improve the link between the Trent and Mersey Canal and the River Weaver. Chutes were also used to send cargoes down from the upper to lower level. The lift meant boats could go from canal to river without being unloaded.

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The Anderton Boat Lift The view from above Looking up at the former lifting mechanism Unused cogs at the top of the lift
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A boat heads towards the exit gate The exit gate opens upwards The boat exits the lift Entering the lift
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The gate closes behind View from the top Looking back to the entrace The control room
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Looking towards the caisson The caisson gate closes View from the Lift The descent
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Passing Caissons The other caisson on the up The caisson is pushed up Looking up inside the lift
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At the bottom The gates open The lift from the river Entering the lift at river level
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Shiny Looking back to the river Looking up at the other caisson Waiting to exit
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Leaving the lift A cog The old counter balances  
   
   
 
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