Winschoterdiep
Canal in Groningen, Netherlands
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The Winschoterdiep (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋɪnsxoːtərˈdip]) is a canal in the province Groningen of the Netherlands.[1][2] It leads to the Rensel, which is actually part of this canal.[citation needed] Construction was started in 1618[3] and finished in 1634.[citation needed] The Winschoterdiep's total length is 35.5 kilometres, and it is approximately 100 metres in width. Sixteen bridges and locks are built across this canal, as well as many other passages.[citation needed] Ships must be less than 16 m in breadth to pass through some of these.[4] It is one of the oldest canals ever built in Groningen still in use.[citation needed] In the section between Hoogezand and Waterhuizen, there are several shipwharfs.[5] Hoogezand was founded near the canal in 1618.[3]
| Winschoterdiep | |
|---|---|
 The canal in Scheemda | |
 Interactive map of Winschoterdiep | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 35.5 km (22.1 miles) |
| Geography | |
| Direction | East |
| Start point | Groningen |
| End point | Winschoten |
| Beginning coordinates | 53°13′16″N 6°35′48″E |
| Ending coordinates | 53°08′48″N 7°04′14″E |
Where the canal runs through the municipality of Menterwolde, there is significant water-sport activity in season.[2]
