Przekop Wisły
The Przekop Wisły (Polish pronunciation: [ˈpʂɛkɔp]; German: Weichseldurchstich) is a branch of the Vistula river in its delta. Its name is often shortened to just Przekop.
| Przekop Wisły | |
|---|---|
A view of the Przekop towards its mouth | |
| Location | Between Sobieszewo Island and Gmina Stegna, Pomeranian Voivodeship |
| Country | Poland |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| History | |
| Former names | Weichseldurchstich |
| Modern name | Przekop Wisły |
| Construction began | June 1891 |
| Date completed | March 1895 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Mikoszewo or Świbno |
| End point | Gdańsk Bay |
| Beginning coordinates | 54.3085°N 18.9342°E |
| Ending coordinates | 54.3606°N 18.9501°E |
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