Caisson (lock gate)
A caisson is a form of lock gate. It consists of a large floating iron or steel box. This can be flooded to seat the caisson in the opening of the dock to close it, or pumped dry to float it and allow it to be towed clear of the dock.
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Caisson (lock gate)
A caisson is a form of lock gate. It consists of a large floating iron or steel box. This can be flooded to seat the caisson in the opening of the dock to close it, or pumped dry to float it and allow it to be towed clear of the dock.
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A caisson is a form of lock ga ...... to be towed clear of the dock.
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Een schipdeur (in het Frans: b ...... et geheel ook weer in bedrijf.
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A caisson is a form of lock ga ...... to be towed clear of the dock.
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Een schipdeur (in het Frans: b ...... et geheel ook weer in bedrijf.
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Caisson (lock gate)
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Schipdeur
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