Lake Washington Ship Canal
Waterway in Seattle, Washington, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Lake Washington Ship Canal, which runs through the city of Seattle, connects the fresh water body of Lake Washington with the salt water inland sea of Puget Sound. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks accommodate the approximately 20-foot (6.1 m) difference in water level between Lake Washington and the sound. The canal runs east–west and connects Union Bay, the Montlake Cut, Portage Bay, Lake Union, the Fremont Cut, Salmon Bay, and Shilshole Bay, which is part of the sound.
Quick Facts Location, Country ...
Lake Washington Ship Canal | |
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Location | Seattle, Washington |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 47.64319°N 122.33482°W / 47.64319; -122.33482 |
Specifications | |
Length | 8 miles (13 km) |
Maximum boat draft | 29 feet (8.8 m) |
Total rise | 20 feet (6.1 m) |
History | |
Current owner | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Construction began | 1911 |
Date completed | 1934 |
Geography | |
Start point | Shilshole Bay, Puget Sound |
End point | Union Bay, Lake Washington |
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Quick Facts Location, Built ...
Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal | |
Location | Salmon Bay, Seattle |
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Built | 1911–1934 |
Architect | Bebb and Gould |
Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
NRHP reference No. | 78002751[1] |
Added to NRHP | December 14, 1978 |
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