The Canal de la Nieppe was part of the Hazebrouck Canals (French: Canaux d'Hazebrouck). It connected to the River Lys at Thiennes with a second connection to the River Lys at Merville. It was 23 km with 4 locks.[1] The other canals composing the Hazebrouck canals are the Canal de Préaven, Canal de la Bourre, Canal d'Hazebrouck.
| Canal de la Nieppe | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 23 km (14 mi) [1] |
| Locks | 4 [1] |
| Status | Closed [1] |
| History | |
| Date closed | 1970[1] |
| Geography | |
| Start point | River Lys at Thiennes |
| End point | River Lys at Merville |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e McKnight, Hugh (2005). Cruising French Waterways, 4th Edition. Sheridan House. ISBN 978-1-57409-087-1.