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Friday 5th September 2008

Dimensions

Bath to tail of Hanham Lock

Length
75ft
22.5m
Beam
16ft
4.8m
Draught
3ft
0.9m
Headroom
8.9ft
2.67m

Two craft will fit into Woolhampton Lock, but it is difficult to take a working pair into the lock as a single unit. You should steer one vessel into the chamber at a time.

Regular dredging works are undertaken each winter to maintain the standard depth, but actual available depth will be dependent on adequate water supplies during dry summers.

Owners of deep draught vessels should contact the local waterway office for an update.


British Waterways' waterway dimension data is currently being updated. The following information is for general guidance purposes. Queries should be directed to BW's customer service centre on 01923 201120 or email enquiries.hq@britishwaterways.co.uk

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