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Image Not Available for The traction engines which tow the ship into the sluices have to overcome precipitous gradients, because the height differences of the single canal is very substantial.
The traction engines which tow the ship into the sluices have to overcome precipitous gradients, because the height differences of the single canal is very substantial.
Image Not Available for The traction engines which tow the ship into the sluices have to overcome precipitous gradients, because the height differences of the single canal is very substantial.

The traction engines which tow the ship into the sluices have to overcome precipitous gradients, because the height differences of the single canal is very substantial.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.5 x 17.6 cm (9 1/4 x 6 15/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/7559
    LocationNot currently on display

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