Changing a boat’s levelSourced
A rotating lift carries boats between canal levels
Scotland’s Falkirk Wheel opened in 2002 as a rotating boat lift. Boats remain afloat in water-filled containers. A boat displaces water equal to its own weight, helping the two sides remain balanced.
The boat rises while staying in the water.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10