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New page: The '''Manchester Ship Canal''' was opened in 1894. It consists of two canalized rivers, the Mersey and the Irwell. Smaller seagoing vessels are able to access Salford Quays in [[Great...
The '''Manchester Ship Canal''' was opened in 1894. It consists of two canalized rivers, the Mersey and the Irwell. Smaller seagoing vessels are able to access [[Salford]] Quays in [[Greater Manchester]], approximately thirty-six miles inland. Access is available further inland to smaller vessels.
Historically the canal was a major freight route, especially for the textile industry around Greater Manchester. Modern ocean-going vessels are too large to use the canal.
Historically the canal was a major freight route, especially for the textile industry around Greater Manchester. Modern ocean-going vessels are too large to use the canal.