Pulling a Ship up a Hill: The Inclined Plane of Ronquières

The Ronquières ship lift in the Wallonia region of Belgium makes it possible to overcome a difference in height of around 68 metres. The two two caissons, weighing 5,200 tons, travel up and down the 1.4 km long inclined plane on 236 wheels at a maximum speed of 1.2 m/s. The counterweight moves under the caissons. The lift has replaced 14 locks since 1968. The observation tower at the top is 150 meters high. ▬ Suggested Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👉 SHIP LIFT of Niederfinow:    • SHIP LIFT of Niederfinow | A GIANT 14000 t...   👉 Loading Mega-Yachts during Flood:    • Loading Mega-Yachts during Flood / Heavy H...   ▬ About this Channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ HD1080ide wants to entertain you with amazing technology-related documentary videos in the highest possible quality. We show you stunning ship launches, amazing machines, historical trains, unique airplanes, agricultural technology or unexpected places you didn't know existed. In short, everything that has to do with technology and everything else that is interesting. ▬ My Equipment ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Camera: Sony A7 III Lens: Sony FE 24-240 mm Microphone: Rode VideoMicro ▬ More Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Subscribe to my Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/HD1080id... ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook:   / hd1080ide   ►Twitter: www.twitter.com/HD1080ide Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this video is expressly prohibited, unless HD1080ide has explicitly granted its prior written consent.