The world's first rotating ship-hoisting works will soon bridge the difference in altitude between two canals in Scotland. It represents the heart of a gigantic project that aims to re-establish the channel connection between the North Sea and the Irish Sea.
Boats swim directly into the lower tank from a lake, and access the upper tank via an aqueduct.
The Ferris wheel then makes a half-rotation and the tanks switch places, allowing the boats to exit the tanks and continue their journey. According to the director of the project, the wheel replaces eleven conventional locks and shortens the boats' journey by several hours. The hoist is scheduled to take up operations by the end of next year.