Grand Vandarch Canal
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The Grand Vandarch Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in the International Canal Zone in northern Levantia adjacent to Faneria, connecting the Kilikas Sea to the Vandarch through the Ereglasian Isthmus. In 1959, the canal and its route were narrowly approved by a League of Nations resolution. Construction of the canal lasted from 1959 to 1975 and took place under the regional authority of Yonderre. The canal officially opened on 17 November 1975. Its length is 225 km (140 mi) including its northern and southern access-channels. In 2020, more than 18,500 vessels traversed the canal (an average of 51.5 per day).
| Grand Vandarch Canal | |
|---|---|
 La corsette della sirene (Eng. The Mermaid's corset) the narrowest part of the Grand Vandarch Canal | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 225 km (140 miles) |
| Maximum boat beam | 77.5 m (254 ft 3 in) |
| Maximum boat draft | 20.1 m (66 ft) |
| Locks | None |
| Status | Operational |
| Navigation authority | Yonderre |
| History | |
| Modern name | Ereglasian Canal Kilikas-Vandarch Canal KilVan Canal The Northwest Passage The New Gate |
| Construction began | 1959 |
| Date completed | 1975 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Panormus Levantius |
| End point | Vandmouth Port |
Layout and Operation
Economic Impact
Alternative Routes
The Carolina Grand Canal is the only other waterway that connects the Vandarch to the international waterways and its shipping lanes.