Albam 47

In the locks on the Gota Canal. Sweden. The gates of the smaller locks are operated by hand as shown in this photo. At Berg a series of 15 locks lowers the boats. While the steamer was going through these locks we had the opportunity to visit Vreta Abbey nearby. Here many of the ancient Kings of Sweden are buried. There were fine looking farms all along the canal. LEFT: The largest bridge of its type in Europe at Stockholm, Sweden. They also have another bridge here supposed to be the only one of its type in the world. It is entirely welded. No bolts or rivets. Taisclann Ollscoil na Gaillimhe