Risøyrenna, Maritime channel between Andøya and Hinnøya, Norway
The Risøyrenna extends three miles in length with a depth of 23 feet, connecting the waters between two northern Norwegian islands.
The channel underwent its first dredging completion in 1881, transforming from a shallow sound that people could cross on horseback during low tide.
The opening ceremony in 1922 brought together 400 boats and Norway's King Haakon to celebrate this essential maritime route's inauguration.
Modern vessels navigate through the channel to access Vesterålen from the north, bypassing Tjeldsundet and reducing travel time significantly.
The channel required engineers to study Panama Canal construction techniques to develop appropriate dredging equipment for the hard seabed sections.
GPS coordinates: 68.97608,15.70425
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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