The bridge seen from the west
The canal seen westwards from the bridge
The canal seen eastwards from the bridge
Total length | Elevation | Number of locks | Max boatlength | Max width | Max draught | Max height | Max speed |
350 m | m | 0 | ? m | 16 m | 3,5 m | 3,3 m | 9 km/tim |
History:
From the eastern harbour in Mariehamn Lemström canal gives a sheltered fairway to Lumparn. The canal was opened in 1882 and offers a shortcut through the mainland. The bridge across the canal is opened at fixed times.
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The bridge seen from the west | The canal seen westwards from the bridge | The canal seen eastwards from the bridge |
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The bridge seen from the ast | The eastern entrance | Beautiful cowslips by the canal |
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Entering the canal from west | The canal seen from a boat in the eastern entrance | The eastern entrance seen from a boat heading westwards |
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The bridge seen from a boat in east | The bridge seen from a boat in west | The canal see from the western entrance |
© All pictures by Ingrid and Bosse Arnholm, 2004
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