Grantham Canal
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| Date closed | 1936 |
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| Date completed | 1797 |
| Maximum boat length | 75 ft 0 in (22. 86 m) |
| Maximum boat beam | 14 ft 0 in (4. 27 m) |
| Owners | Grantham Canal Co |
| Principal engineer | William Jessop |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2105265 |
About Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal runs for 33 miles from Grantham through 18 locks to West Bridgford, where it joins the River Trent. It was built primarily for the transportation of coal to Grantham. It opened in 1797 and its profitability steadily increased until 1841.
