<strong>Architectural marvel: </strong>At the time of its construction, Corinth Canal in Greece was one of the most significant infrastructural feats the world had ever seen.
Architectural marvel: At the time of its construction, Corinth Canal in Greece was one of the most significant infrastructural feats the world had ever seen.
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<strong>Significant route:</strong> Up to 12,000 commercial and tourist vessels travel through the Corinth Canal, which is currently closed while restoration work is carried out, every year.
Significant route: Up to 12,000 commercial and tourist vessels travel through the Corinth Canal, which is currently closed while restoration work is carried out, every year.
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Trip to the Peloponnese, Greece July 15-Aug 4, 2020.Photograph: Copyright Suzanne Plunkett 2020
Trip to the Peloponnese, Greece July 15-Aug 4, 2020.Photograph: Copyright Suzanne Plunkett 2020
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<strong>Tight squeeze:</strong> Due to the canal's narrow width, some ships have a very limited to space in which to operate, often with only a few inches to spare on either side. They're guided through the waterway by the canal's experienced pilots.
Tight squeeze: Due to the canal's narrow width, some ships have a very limited to space in which to operate, often with only a few inches to spare on either side. They're guided through the waterway by the canal's experienced pilots.
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<strong>Long time coming: </strong>When the canal, now a popular tourist spot, opened in 1893, it fulfilled a vision that had been at least 2,500 years in the making.
Long time coming: When the canal, now a popular tourist spot, opened in 1893, it fulfilled a vision that had been at least 2,500 years in the making.
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<strong>Tricky task:</strong> "It was a complex and challenging undertaking," George Zouglis, general manager at Corinth Canal SA, told CNN of the bisecting of the isthmus.
Tricky task: "It was a complex and challenging undertaking," George Zouglis, general manager at Corinth Canal SA, told CNN of the bisecting of the isthmus.
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<strong>Historic project:</strong> One of the canal's first bitts (strong posts,) with the date 1898 and the initials E.D.K. (Corinth Canal Company) engraved, is still intact today.
Historic project: One of the canal's first bitts (strong posts,) with the date 1898 and the initials E.D.K. (Corinth Canal Company) engraved, is still intact today.
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<strong>Vehicle crossings: </strong>A cargo ship, seen shortly after crossing the canal, is released from being towed by a tugboat.
Vehicle crossings: A cargo ship, seen shortly after crossing the canal, is released from being towed by a tugboat.
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<strong>Significant engraving:</strong> An ancient relief of Roman emperor Nero, who broke ground on the ambitious project back in 67 CE, is carved into the rock lining.
Significant engraving: An ancient relief of Roman emperor Nero, who broke ground on the ambitious project back in 67 CE, is carved into the rock lining.
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<strong>Special assistance:</strong> A canal pilot guides a ferry captain through the Corinth Canal.
Special assistance: A canal pilot guides a ferry captain through the Corinth Canal.
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<strong>Strong operation: </strong>The control tower, which also houses the customer service department, along with the office of the navigators (or canal pilots).
Strong operation: The control tower, which also houses the customer service department, along with the office of the navigators (or canal pilots).
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<strong>Restoration operation: </strong>Sections of the canal's steep sides are currently undergoing repair and restoration works.
Restoration operation: Sections of the canal's steep sides are currently undergoing repair and restoration works.
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<strong>Popular site</strong>: The structure is now the second most-visited tourist landmark in Greece, according to George Zouglis, attracting people from all over the world.
Popular site: The structure is now the second most-visited tourist landmark in Greece, according to George Zouglis, attracting people from all over the world.
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<strong>Tidal waterway: </strong>The canal is usually open 24 hours a day, except between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays when maintenance work is carried out.
Tidal waterway: The canal is usually open 24 hours a day, except between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays when maintenance work is carried out.
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<strong>Record performance: </strong>According to the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcorinthcanal.com%2F2022%2F10%2F03%2F17119%2F%3Flang%3Den" target="_blank" target="_blank">Corinth Canal Company</a>, the canal managed to operate without interruption during the summer of 2022, recording its most successful performance in 20 years.
Record performance: According to the Corinth Canal Company, the canal managed to operate without interruption during the summer of 2022, recording its most successful performance in 20 years.
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