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Canal de la Nieppe

Coordinates: 50°39′N 2°28′E / 50.650°N 2.467°E / 50.650; 2.467
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Canal de la Nieppe
Map
Specifications
Length23 km (14 mi) [1]
Locks4 [1]
StatusClosed [1]
History
Date closed1970[1]
Geography
Start pointRiver Lys at Thiennes
End pointRiver Lys at Merville

The Canal de la Nieppe was part of the Hazebrouck Canals (French: Canaux d'Hazebrouck). It connected to the River Lys at Thiennes with a second connection to the River Lys at Merville. It was 23 km with 4 locks.[1] The other canals composing the Hazebrouck canals are the Canal de Préaven, Canal de la Bourre, Canal d'Hazebrouck.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e McKnight, Hugh (2005). Cruising French Waterways, 4th Edition. Sheridan House. ISBN 978-1-57409-087-1.
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50°39′N 2°28′E / 50.650°N 2.467°E / 50.650; 2.467

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