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South Forty-Foot Drain

South Forty-Foot Drain
South Forty Foot Drain from Neslam Bridge, Pointon, Lincolnshire, England..jpg
The South Forty-Foot Drain at Pointon, between Boston and Guthrum Gowt. Here its origin as a drainage channel is very evident.
Specifications
Maximum boat length 70 ft 0 in (21.34 m)
Maximum boat beam 20 ft 0 in (6.10 m)
Locks 1
(1 or 2 more locks will be required when the drain is joined to the River Glen)
Maximum height above sea level −1 ft (−0.30 m)
Status Under restoration
Navigation authority Environment Agency
History
Original owner Black Sluice Commissioners
Principal engineer Earl of Lindsey
Date of act 1765
Date of first use 1846
Date completed 1770
Date closed 1971
Date restored March 2009
Geography
Start point The Haven, Boston
End point Guthram Gowt
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