OS1/17/31/78

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although not complete to the full extent of the original design which contemplated a depth of 20 feet, the depth at present afforded is 15 feet. The Canal extends about 8 miles from the tide Lock at Clachnaha[rry] to the North East end of Loch Ness, the whole length of the Canal from Sea to Sea is 62 miles of which 40 miles pass through natural lakes (Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy) and there are 22 miles of cutting. There are 28 Locks on the line, 14 ascending and 14 descending from the summit level in Loch Oich. The dimensions of the Locks are 170 feet in length and 40 in bread[breadth].

Transcriber's notes

The description of the Caledonian Canal continues from page 77.