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After the closure of the Lauwerszee in 1969, the Willem Lorésluis (lock-lock) was constructed 150 meters south of the old lock. (see blip 26-07)


Shoveling or shredding is the process by which a ship is displaced between two canal houses with different water levels by means of a siphon or sash.  from low to high is called:shake(opschutten) , cut off (afschutten)from high to low.