Tralee Ship Canal
The Tralee Ship Canal (Irish: Longchanáil Thrá Lí) is a canal built for freight and passenger transportation from Tralee Bay to the town of Tralee in County Kerry, Ireland. The canal fell into disuse in the mid-20th century but has since been restored.
| Tralee Ship Canal Longchanáil Thrá Lí | |
|---|---|
Tralee Ship Canal from the swing bridge at Blennerville, County Kerry | |
| Coordinates | 52.2584°N 9.7355°W |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 3.2 km (2.0 miles) |
| Locks | 1 |
| Status | Open |
| Navigation authority | Unknown |
| History | |
| Construction began | 1832 |
| Date completed | 1846 |
| Date closed | 1951 |
| Date restored | 1999 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Tralee |
| End point | Blennerville |
| Connects to | Tralee Bay |
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