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Gabcikovo Lock on the River Danube

Gabcikovo Lock on the River Danube
As we continue with the start of our Danube cruise from Budapest in Hungary, we are coming to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, but before that we have to go through this lock. The main photo shows us just before exiting as the front guard drops.
The PiP shows us in the deep lock just as the lock-doors (paddles) were starting to close. (This view shows the crews private outside recreation and storage area at the stern, as you might realise, canal cruise boats do not have much spare open space.)

“Gabcikovo Lock is the only lock on the Danube River between Vienna and Budapest. The difference in elevation is 59 feet (18 m). It is part of a hydroelectric project that produces 10% of Slovakia's electricity.
The Danube River is the longest river within the European Union. It flows through 10 countries, more than any other river in the world, and through many major national capitals: Vienna (Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia), Budapest (Hungary), and Belgrade (Serbia). Originating in the Black Forest of Germany, the Danube flows southeast for 1,780 miles (2,860 km) before emptying into the Black Sea. Historically important as a means of transport and trade, it is also called “the river of kings” because it was the preferred route of travel by rulers since ancient times.” comegoabroadwithme.blogspot.com/2016/12/gabcikovo-lock-on-danube-river.html



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10 comments - The latest ones
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
N50 5787
13 days ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Bien informées et excellemment présentées et partagées.
Bonne et agréable fin de semaine paisible et reposante
13 days ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Da zeigst du sehr schöne Ansichten von dieser Schleuse lieber Herbert :))

Wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,liebe Grüße Güni :))
13 days ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Günter Klaus club
A lot to show on these locks my friend. Glad you liked it.

Regards. Herb
13 days ago.
 Chris Bowness
Chris Bowness club
Excellent, what a great adventure.
13 days ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Chris Bowness club
It was a real adventure. Quite different from our Springtime Scottish adventure for sure.

Cheers. Herb
13 days ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
Thanks for the information Herb,.. fascinating and clever aspects of locks engineering,. looking on G/E images the difference in water level can be seen on the 'elevation profile' which I suppose is obvious - on solid surfaces but (I thought) not so much on water,.- most interesting, // Dj.
13 days ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to David G Johnson club
My pleasure to furnish such info David, It always gives a more complete picture I think. It was yourself who pointed out to me the height difference between Budapest and Linz. A lot of that was controlled by locks like this but the water was always very swift. Glad you liked these.

Regards. Herb
13 days ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Looks like it was a very interesting trip Herb plenty going on.
Best Gordon
13 days ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Yes a most interesting trip. Always good to look in cities in order to appreciate our countryside more. Glad you liked it.

Cheers. Herb
12 days ago.

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