Michiel de Ruyter harbour locks, Vlissingen, NL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member André de Montbard
N 51° 26.426 E 003° 34.544
31U E 540014 N 5698962
Water locks between the Westerschelde and the passage to the old port of Vlissingen (Flushing)
Waymark Code: WMQ716
Location: Zeeland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 01/01/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
Views: 16

The water locks on the Michiel de Ruyter harbour prevent the ships inside of ebb tide. The tidal waves here in the Schelde estuary are about 4-5 meters. This is the old port of Vlissingen (Flushing) nowadays used as an sports harbour.

An old picture is shown on english Wikipedia: (visit link)
Waterway Name: Westerschelde

Connected Points:
links the Michiel de Ruyter harbour with the Westerschelde


Type: Lock

Date Opened: 01/01/1989

Elevation Difference (meters): 5.00

Site Status: Operational

Web Site: [Web Link]

Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed

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