Denison Canal
The Denison Canal is a human-made canal located at Dunalley in southern Tasmania, Australia. The canal opened for use in 1905 and draws its name from former Governor William Denison. The canal was built to shorten the fishing and trade routes between the east coast and Hobart.
| Denison Canal | |
|---|---|
The Denison Canal at Dunalley. | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 0.895 km (0.556 miles) |
| Locks | Nil |
| Status | Open |
| History | |
| Date completed | 1905 |
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