Carlisle Canal
The Carlisle Canal opened in 1823, linking Carlisle to the Solway Firth, to facilitate the transport of goods to and from the city. It was a short-lived venture, being replaced in 1854 by a railway which used the canal bed for most of its route.
| Carlisle Canal | |
|---|---|
The remains of the sea lock at Port Carlisle, where the canal joined the Solway Firth | |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum boat length | 78 ft 0 in (23.77 m) |
| Maximum boat beam | 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m) |
| Locks | 8 |
| Status | replaced by railway |
| History | |
| Principal engineer | William Chapman |
| Date completed | 12 March 1823 |
| Date closed | 1 August 1853 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Port Carlisle (formerly Fisher's Cross) |
| End point | Carlisle |
| Connects to | Solway Firth |
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