Noordhollandsch Kanaal
| Noordhollandsch Kanaal | |
|---|---|
The canal runs the length of the province of North Holland | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 75 km (47 mi) |
| Original number of locks | 4 |
| Status | operational |
| History | |
| Former names | Groot Noordhollandsch Kanaal |
| Principal engineer | Jan Blanken |
| Date approved | 1819 |
| Construction began | 1820 |
| Date completed | 1824 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| End point | Den Helder, Netherlands |
The Noordhollandsch Kanaal ("Great North Holland Canal") is a canal originally meant for ocean-going ships. It is located in North Holland, Netherlands. The canal was of great significance in Dutch history.