Trent and Mersey Canal, Industrial waterway in Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire, England.
The canal stretches 93 miles through central England, connecting the River Trent at Derwent Mouth to the Bridgewater Canal at Preston Brook.
Engineer James Brindley completed this pioneering waterway in 1777, incorporating 76 locks and five tunnels to overcome geographical challenges.
The waterway transformed the pottery industry by providing safe transport for Josiah Wedgwood's delicate porcelain from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool.
Modern narrowboats can navigate the entire length of the canal, passing through the Harecastle Tunnel which requires advance scheduling.
The Anderton Boat Lift operates as a water elevator, transferring vessels between the canal and River Weaver through a vertical distance of 50 feet.
GPS coordinates: 53.29700,-2.62000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:44
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