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Preliminary Report Of The Engineer, On The Survey Of The Various Routes, For The Proposed Ship Canal, To Connect The Waters Of Lakes Huron & Ontario A

Preliminary Report Of The Engineer, On The Survey Of The Various Routes, For The Proposed Ship Canal, To Connect The Waters Of Lakes Huron & Ontario A

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Canadian HistoryTechnology & EngineeringBoating

ISBN10: 1275820050
ISBN13: 9781275820050
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 22 2012
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

A fascinating glimpse into 19th-century Canadian engineering and transportation planning, Preliminary Report Of The Engineer, On The Survey Of The Various Routes, For The Proposed Ship Canal, To Connect The Waters Of Lakes Huron & Ontario At Toronto presents Kivas Tully's initial findings regarding the feasibility of a ship canal. Submitted to the President of the Board of Trade in January 1857, this report details the proposed routes and considerations for connecting the Great Lakes at Toronto. This historical document offers valuable insights into the ambitious infrastructure projects considered during Canada's pre-Confederation era. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities involved in harnessing the region's waterways for commercial and navigational purposes. This provides valuable context for understanding the development of Canadian transportation networks.

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