Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal topographic map
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Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal
The difference in altitude of 14 m between Brussels and the Rupel river at Willebroek was achieved with 4 locks. With the commissioning of the canal, the ships could now avoid navigating the Zenne and being subject to tax in Mechelen.
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