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IWA Branch
Navigation Authority
Bristol Docks
Harbour Master’s Office,
Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, BRISTOL, BS1 6XG.
Tel: 0117 9031484, Fax: 0117 9031487
The navigation runs from the Kennet and Avon Canal at Hanham Lock to the Bristol Channel at Avonmouth, over a distance of 15 miles (23.3km) with 2 locks.
Hanham to Bristol Docks
|
Length |
Beam |
Height |
Draught |
|
80ft |
17ft 8in |
10ft 2in |
6ft 3in |
|
24.37m |
5.37m |
3.09m |
1.9m |
Bristol Docks to Avonmouth
|
Length |
Beam |
Height |
Draught |
|
324ft |
48ft 10in |
88ft 7in |
18ft |
|
98.75m |
14.87m |
26.99m |
5.48m |
Boaters’ Services
Hire Boat Companies
Anglo-Welsh Waterway
Holidays
2 The Hide Market, West
Street, St Philips, BRISTOL, BS2 0BH. Tel: 0117 3041122, Fax: 0117 3041133
Visitor Attractions
At-Bristol – science,
nature and art centres
Harbourside, BRISTOL,
BS15DB
Historical Information
Bristol had long been used as a port and Acts of Parliament were passed in the 18th century to improve the navigation. The Floating Harbour was built in 1810 to allow sea-going ships to load and unload right in the city centre.
Further Information
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