Van Cauwelaertsluis, Maritime lock in Port of Antwerp, Belgium.
The Van Cauwelaertsluis measures 270 meters in length and 35 meters in width, featuring a TAW depth of 9.83 meters for vessel passage.
Opening in 1928 as Kruisschanssluis, this lock marked one of Belgium's first public works, with King Albert I aboard the inaugural vessel Albertville.
The lock received its current name in 1962 to honor Frans Van Cauwelaert, the Antwerp mayor who directed the northern harbor expansion.
The lock system operates on VHF channel 71 for inland navigation, managing water levels between different sections of the port infrastructure.
Since 2000, the Van Cauwelaertsluis functions primarily for inland navigation, accepting sea vessels only when other locks require maintenance.
Location: Antwerp
GPS coordinates: 51.27583,4.33028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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