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Official Opening by Queen Victoria
- When
- 21 May 1894
- Where
- Manchester
Queen Victoria officially opened the Manchester Ship Canal and Docks on 21 May 1894, marking the last of her three royal visits to Manchester.
The ceremony occurred in Manchester, England, linking the city to the Irish Sea. The canal had already opened to traffic on 1 January 1894. Victoria's visit was a ceremonial completion of the project, occurring during her long reign as Queen of the United Kingdom.
Sources
- Manchester Ship Canal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Queen Victoria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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