Limehouse Basin Lock, Navigation lock at Limehouse Basin, England
The lock facilitates water level transitions between the Regent's Canal and the River Thames, operating with dimensions of 100 feet length and 30 feet width.
Built in 1989, this contemporary lock replaced a larger ship lock entrance to the basin, which measured 350 feet by 60 feet during the industrial period.
The lock marks the final point of the Regent's Canal, forming part of London's extensive waterway network that connects different communities along the Thames.
The Canal & River Trust maintains this water control structure, which enables boats to navigate between Limehouse Basin and the River Thames throughout the year.
One original gate of the former ship lock remains visible next to the current structure, displaying the considerable scale of historical maritime engineering.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
GPS coordinates: 51.51010,-0.03669
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:42
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