Largest rotating boatlift

According to Official Guinness Records,

The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk, UK, is the largest rotating boatlift in the world. It is 35m (114ft) high, 35m (114ft) wide and 30m (98ft) long. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 24 May 2002. It can transfer more than eight boats at a time from the Forth and Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. The journey takes around 15 minutes.

For a complete list of 2002 records, please visit 2002 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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