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The port has two docks branched from the canal situated just east of the lock at
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In 1980 the current sluicegate was completed, including a 24-metre-high (79 ft) under-gate and control platform, which has now become a visible yellow landmark in the Ruhr landscape. The intended harbour of the old lock is today underwater and part of the foundations of the canal walls. This
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In recent decades, the port was abandoned. However through the actions of the company 'United Mills' grain shipments were made using a mobile crane. Since late 2007, the port has expanded and a grain loading plant installed: new mills and silos have been installed.
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969:(replaced in 1962 by a newer lock, and in 1989 by a new larger lock). The terminal is used as a mooring for pleasure craft. It forms part of the
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1349:Ruhr basin
1328:Categories
1298:51°31′52″N
1269:Hafen Luck
1028:Oberhausen
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917:Hafen Luck
683:See also:
675:facility.
480:Kanalhafen
377:Oberhausen
272:51°26′59″N
139:51°26′59″N
127:Beginning
1094:in Herne.
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373:Meiderich
314:7°19′19″E
311:51°37′1″N
182:7°19′19″E
179:51°37′1″N
109:End point
86:Geography
1301:7°3′25″E
1023:Duisburg
889:coal tar
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1068:Datteln
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1048:Herne
1033:Essen
885:pitch
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455:Ports
399:Locks
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