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Proposed Channel bridge, 1889
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Proposed Channel bridge, 1889
Diagrams demonstrating a 24 mile long superstructure bridge to cross the Channel, proposed in 1889 as an alternative to the long-debated Channel Tunnel. The bridge was suggested by M. Schneider of Creuzot and M. Hersent, ex-President of the French Civil Engineers Society and would have crossed the Channel from a point near Cape Grisnez to a point near Folkestone, therefore passing over the shallowest parts of the Channel. Date: 1889
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1889 Alternative Bridges Channel Crossing Diagrams Engineering Proposal Proposed Schneider Superstructure Tunnel Hersent
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This diagram from 1889 illustrates the proposed design for a groundbreaking 24-mile long bridge, an ambitious alternative to the long-debated Channel Tunnel. The bridge, suggested by M. Schneider of Creuzot and M. Hersent, former President of the French Civil Engineers Society, aimed to connect France and England across the narrowest and shallowest parts of the English Channel, specifically from a point near Cape Grisnez to a point near Folkestone. The intricate design showcases the intricacies of the proposed superstructure bridge, which would have been an engineering marvel of the 19th century. The diagrams reveal the meticulous planning and innovative thinking behind the project, which promised to provide a new means of transportation across the Channel. At a time when the feasibility of constructing a tunnel under the sea was still uncertain, this bridge proposal offered a viable solution. The bridge's impressive length would have made it one of the longest structures ever built at the time, showcasing the ingenuity and ambition of its creators. Despite the promise and potential of this proposed bridge, it ultimately remained a plan on paper. The Channel Tunnel, which was eventually completed in 1994, became the first permanent link between France and England, making history as the world's longest underwater tunnel. This fascinating diagram is a testament to the vision and engineering prowess of the late 19th century, providing a glimpse into the possibilities of what could have been. It serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and innovators of the past, who dared to dream of crossing the Channel in new and groundbreaking ways.
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