Parksluizen, Maritime lock complex in Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Parksluizen consists of two locks connecting Coolhaven with Parkhaven, featuring a large lock for commercial vessels and a small lock for recreational boats.
Built between 1931 and 1933, the locks were designed by engineer C. Franx and architect Bastiaan van der Lecq from the Municipal Works Department of Rotterdam.
The architectural ensemble incorporates brick corner pillars topped with granite on the Parkhaven Bridge, representing Dutch maritime engineering traditions.
The complex operates on specific schedules, with the small lock taking fifteen minutes for passage and the large lock requiring thirty minutes for completion.
The small lock employs segment gates rotating around two fixed axes, marking the first implementation of J.F.W. Burky's closure mechanism design.
Location: Rotterdam
GPS coordinates: 51.90723,4.46364
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:55
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