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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