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Record 1 1988-05-16

English

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

At Basra there is a "sinking" bridge across the Shatt al Arab. The brainchild of an Indian army engineer who, during World War II, could not get the materials he required for a more conventional lift bridge, the main span is lowered until it is about 7 m. under water, deep enough for river traffic to pass over it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts

Spanish

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