Canal

Jonzjob wrote in post #19412111
Before the steam and infernal combustion engine all of the canals across the world were horse powered Richard. The Canal du Midi was one of the first being made in the late/mid 1600s. They were by far the quickest way to transport goods across the country, especially any heavy goods. And the Canal du Midi became the quickest and most comfortable way to travel across the south of France at the time.

I think that the Dutch may have been sail powered as well, but not at all sure about that, but Josrood will know I'm sure.

They could be quite dangerous at times too

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Errrr? I will have to come clean and say that the eclusier at the ecluse de Aiguille was a bit of sculptur and a comedian

Yes John the Dutch used sails, but also horses. Along the most canals is a path where the horses could walk. The Dutch calls this path "het jaagpad". A pity i have no pictures from sailing boats on a canal. They used sails and when there is a fixed bridge they lower the sail. In the most canals there are moveble bridges. The picture shows one. This bridge and lock have been improved in 1885. Before that time it was difficult to pass this place.

Jos

You mean a bit like these Joss

Jonzjob wrote in post #19427741
You mean a bit like these Joss

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Obviously not working boats. There are quite a few Dutch barges on the Canal du Midi and some only just fit under some bridges. Even a couple of the 'hotel' peniches (barges) have to take the lrge wheel off and put a small car steering wheel on the go under some of the bridges!

Yes this is what i mean. great pictures too.

Jos

This is a canal not for boats to sail on. It is in a new part of the Hague Netherlands. They use this canal for storing water when there is heavy rainfall. There are more canals and they are connected together, If the water rises tro much there are pumps to get the water away. Ofcourse kids play in the water and they can go fishing.

A canal in Zuid Holland

Along the Zaan in the Netherlands

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River Stort Navigation at Hunsdon Lock, East Hertfordshire. The actual River Stort flows parallel about 200 yards behind the Canal or Navigation dug in the 1700's A water powered flour mill was once situated by the side of the Lock here making transport of flour by barge easier. The Second image shows Parndon Mill a little further upstream now used as an art centre.

Some history on Parndon Mill. It looks huge for a flour mill

http://www.parndonmill​.co.uk/history and that's a delightful photo of it

Jonzjob wrote in post #19471956
Some history on Parndon Mill. It looks huge for a flour mill

http://www.parndonmill​.co.uk/history and that's a delightful photo of it

Thank you, one of my favourite places nearby to home.

A canal in park Sonsbeek Arnhem Netherlands

Amsterdam

Entering Carcassonne, Canal du Midi

Canal du Midi, Carcassonne. On board the peniche Lodela