Falkirk Wheel

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by Sean Mack

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The Falkirk Wheel is a unique rotating boat lift located in Falkirk, Scotland. It connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal, overcoming a height difference of 24 meters (79 feet). Opened in 2002, the wheel is the only one of its kind in the world and serves as both a functional piece of canal infrastructure and a popular tourist attraction. The design ingeniously balances the weight of the boats with water, using minimal energy to lift and lower vessels between the two canals.

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