Strait of Dover, Maritime strait between England and France.
The Strait of Dover spans 20 miles at its narrowest point, connecting the English Channel to the North Sea with depths reaching 180 feet.
The strait transformed from an exposed river valley connecting England to Europe around 5000 BCE into the water passage visible today.
The Dover Strait has witnessed numerous cross-channel swimming attempts since Matthew Webb's first successful crossing in 1875.
Over 400 commercial vessels navigate through designated shipping lanes daily, making it essential for maritime traffic controllers to maintain strict safety protocols.
The Channel Tunnel, completed in 1994, runs beneath the strait at an average depth of 45 meters, connecting the United Kingdom with France.
Address: Strait of Dover
GPS coordinates: 51.04507,1.45209
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:14
Maritime straits are essential passages for navigation and global trade. These natural waterways between lands connect oceans and seas, allowing the movement of merchant ships and international maritime transport. From the English Channel to the Strait of Malacca, these passages are crucial for the maritime economy and commercial exchanges between continents.
White Cliffs of Dover
12 km
HVDC Cross-Channel
7.6 km
ElecLink
4.6 km
Admiralty Pier Turret
11.9 km
Fan Bay Deep Shelter
12 km
Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs
12.6 km
Dover Marine War Memorial
12.2 km
South Foreland Upper Lighthouse
12 km
South Foreland Lower Lighthouse
11.9 km
Matthew Webb statue
12.8 km
Matthew Webb memorial
12.8 km
Varne
4.6 km
Cinque Port Arms
12.6 km
Dover Breakwater West End light
11.4 km
Dover Breakwater Knuckle light
11.2 km
Prince of Wales Pier light
11.9 km
Admiralty Pier light
11.4 km
Clock Tower And Former Lifeboat House
12.7 km
Former Customs Watch House
12.5 km
Royal Flying Corps Memorial, Dover
12.7 km
Officers Barracks And Attached Basement Area Walls And Rails
12.8 km
St Margaret's Museum
12.4 km
Dunkirk 1940 memorial, Dover, Kent
12.9 km
Admiralty Pier And Associated Structures, Including Admiralty Pier Lighthouse
11.9 km
On the Crest of a Wave
12.9 km
Eastern Arm, Dover Harbour
11.8 km
Archcliffe Fort
12.8 km
Lord Warden House
12.5 kmReviews
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