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UNDERSEA TUNNEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

The rail tunnel under the St. Clair River linking Windsor to Detroit was opened in 1891 and is still a vital link. It was the first successful large underwater tunnel in North America and used compressed air chambers during tunneling and cast iron casings.

Key term(s)
  • under-water tunnel
  • under water tunnel
  • under sea tunnel
  • under-sea tunnel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Le tunnel sous-marin est une des attractions majeures d'Atlantis. Il s'agit d'un tunnel aquatique situé sous le lagon des prédateurs [...] qui permet d'observer toute sa faune exubérante (requins scie, barracudas, tortues ...). On y pénètre par une sorte de grotte qui permet de descendre à plus de 3 mètres de profondeur.

CONT

Le Tunnel sous la Manche a une longueur de 50 km, les 39 km forés sous fond de la Manche en font le plus long tunnel sous-marin au monde.

Spanish

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