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	It is believed that the Ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to use maritime vessels, followed by the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans.		It is believed that the Ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to use maritime vessels, followed by the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans.

−	During the Industrial ~~revolution~~, artificial waterways in the United Kingdom were an essential part of the country’s commercial development. The canal network supported the growth of wealth and industry during the Victorian era and served to finance the rise of the British Empire.	+	During the Industrial Revolution, artificial waterways in the United Kingdom were an essential part of the country’s commercial development. The canal network supported the growth of wealth and industry during the Victorian era and served to finance the rise of the British Empire.

	= Navigability =		= Navigability =

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	* Navigable aqueduct.		* Navigable aqueduct.
	* River engineering.		* River engineering.
		+	* Water body.
	* Water engineering.		* Water engineering.
	* Water transfers and interconnections.		* Water transfers and interconnections.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Water]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Water]]

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	= History =		= History =

−	The use of waterways as a navigational tool goes back to prehistoric times. They were essential for the transport of people and goods, and the development of early civilisations depended on waterways for military purposes ~~as well~~.	+	The use of waterways as a navigational tool goes back to prehistoric times. They were essential for the transport of people and goods, and the development of early civilisations depended on waterways for military purposes.

	It is believed that the Ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to use maritime vessels, followed by the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans.		It is believed that the Ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to use maritime vessels, followed by the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans.

−	During the Industrial revolution, artificial waterways in the United Kingdom were an essential part of the country’s commercial development. The canal network supported the growth of wealth and industry during the Victorian ~~period~~ and ~~later~~ served to finance the rise of the British Empire.	+	During the Industrial revolution, artificial waterways in the United Kingdom were an essential part of the country’s commercial development. The canal network supported the growth of wealth and industry during the Victorian era and served to finance the rise of the British Empire.

	= Navigability =		= Navigability =

−	There are many different types of waterways that are navigable. This can include oceans, seas, canals, estuaries, lakes, streams, rivers, creeks, gullies~~, springs~~, washes and so on.	+	There are many different types of waterways that are navigable. This can include oceans, seas, canals, estuaries, lakes, some streams, rivers, creeks, gullies, washes and so on.

−	Waterways can be defined as being navigable based on ~~some specific~~ factors~~. This can include~~:	+	Waterways can be defined as being navigable based on a range of factors:

	* Depth. Must be suitable for designated vessels.		* Depth. Must be suitable for designated vessels.
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	* Accessibility. Must not have obstructions or obstacles that could impede access.		* Accessibility. Must not have obstructions or obstacles that could impede access.
	* Current. The natural current of the waterway must not hinder the flow of traffic.		* Current. The natural current of the waterway must not hinder the flow of traffic.
−	* Wave crest. The average height of waves must not be hazardous to ~~ships~~.	+	* Wave crest. The average height of waves must not be hazardous to vessels.

−	In the United States, the definition of the term 'navigable' is dictated by U.S. law ~~which determines how bodies of water are determined~~. ~~Under these conditions, navigable~~ waterways are used for commercial purposes and are solely meant to transport people and goods. Their oversight is handled by the federal government which can dictate every aspect of navigable waterway usage. This includes who uses the waterways, how the waterways are used and if (and when) the waterways need to be altered.	+	In the United States, the definition of the term 'navigable' is dictated by U.S. law. Navigable waterways are used for commercial purposes and are solely meant to transport people and goods. Their oversight is handled by the federal government which can dictate every aspect of navigable waterway usage. This includes who uses the waterways, how the waterways are used and if (and when) the waterways need to be altered.

−	~~= Scope =~~	+	= Maritime waterways =
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−	~~One distinction between different types of waterways is their scope or usage.~~	+
−		+
−	== Maritime waterways ==	+

	There are maritime shipping routes (also referred to as sea lanes, sea roads, sea routes or shipping lanes) for large seagoing ships. Oceans, seas and large lakes are the most common types of maritime waterways.		There are maritime shipping routes (also referred to as sea lanes, sea roads, sea routes or shipping lanes) for large seagoing ships. Oceans, seas and large lakes are the most common types of maritime waterways.

−	Maritime waterways are generally served by seaports that are situated inland but are positioned in such a way as to make it possible for large vessels to access them.	+	Maritime waterways are generally served by seaports that are sometimes situated inland but are positioned in such a way as to make it possible for large vessels to access them.
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−	~~These routes are primarily used for transporting goods and people~~.	+

	The Strait of Dover between the UK and France is the busiest maritime waterway in the world.		The Strait of Dover between the UK and France is the busiest maritime waterway in the world.

−	== Inland waterways ==	+	= Inland waterways =
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−	In 1953, The European Conference of Ministers of Transport established a classification of inland waterways that has been modified to address the development of push-towing. Inland waterways may also be referred to as inland water transport (IWT) systems. They are designed to be used inland by smaller water crafts.	+

−	~~Natural~~ waterways ~~(such as rivers, streams, small lakes and so on) may be used for navigational purposes, but they~~ may also be ~~used~~ as ~~natural drainage channels~~.	+	In 1953, The European Conference of Ministers of Transport established a classification of inland waterways that has been modified to address the development of push-towing. Inland waterways may also be referred to as inland water transport (IWT) systems.

−	Artificially made inland waterways ~~(such as~~ canals, locks and navigable aqueducts~~) can be used for transportation or irrigation purposes~~.	+	Natural inland waterways include rivers, streams, small lakes and so on. Artificially made inland waterways include canals, locks and navigable aqueducts.

−	Inland waterways have some disadvantages~~. These include~~:	+	Inland waterways have some disadvantages:

	* Availability. There are not numerous inland waterways around the world that are safely navigable.		* Availability. There are not numerous inland waterways around the world that are safely navigable.
	* Restricted speed. Waterway transport is a slow process (compared to land or air transport). This is even slower in inland waterways.		* Restricted speed. Waterway transport is a slow process (compared to land or air transport). This is even slower in inland waterways.
−	* Low speed. Water transport as a whole is much slower than its road, rail, or air competitors.	+	* Navigation flexibility. Inland waterways have fixed points that are generally not subject to change. Land and air transport can usually be shifted, if necessary.
−	* Navigation flexibility. Inland waterways have fixed points ~~that are determined by factors (such as water flow)~~ that are generally not subject to change. Land and air transport can usually be shifted, if necessary.	+
	* Seasonal fluctuations. Extreme weather conditions can have a significant impact on inland waterways. Freezing conditions or droughts can render these waterways impassible.		* Seasonal fluctuations. Extreme weather conditions can have a significant impact on inland waterways. Freezing conditions or droughts can render these waterways impassible.
−	* Safety. There may be weather related situations where crew members could be at risk due to unpredictably rough conditions ~~(even in inland waterways)~~ or cold weather.	+	* Safety. There may be weather related situations where crew members , passengers and goods could be at risk due to unpredictably rough conditions or cold weather.

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	* Channel.		* Channel.
	* How canals work.		* How canals work.
		+	* Levee.
	* Navigable aqueduct.		* Navigable aqueduct.
	* River engineering.		* River engineering.

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		+	* Channel.
	* How canals work.		* How canals work.
	* Navigable aqueduct.		* Navigable aqueduct.

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	Taken from Saxon Shore way, this view over the Strait of Dover includes the French coast near Calais, which is visible in the distance.		Taken from Saxon Shore way, this view over the Strait of Dover includes the French coast near Calais, which is visible in the distance.
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		+	* How canals work.
		+	* Navigable aqueduct.
		+	* River engineering.
		+	* Water engineering.
		+	* Water transfers and interconnections.
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= Introduction =

The [https://www.ciria.org/Resources/Free_publications/I_L_H/ILH_resources.aspx International Levee Handbook], published by CIRIA in 2013, defines a waterway as: ‘A navigable channel.’

= History =

The use of waterways as a navigational tool goes back to prehistoric times. They were essential for the transport of people and goods, and the development of early civilisations depended on waterways for military purposes as well.

It is believed that the Ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to use maritime vessels, followed by the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans.

During the Industrial revolution, artificial waterways in the United Kingdom were an essential part of the country’s commercial development. The canal network supported the growth of wealth and industry during the Victorian period and later served to finance the rise of the British Empire.

= Navigability =

There are many different types of waterways that are navigable. This can include oceans, seas, canals, estuaries, lakes, streams, rivers, creeks, gullies, springs, washes and so on.

Waterways can be defined as being navigable based on some specific factors. This can include:

* Depth. Must be suitable for designated vessels.
* Width. Must have sufficient width to accommodate the beam of approved waterway traffic.
* Accessibility. Must not have obstructions or obstacles that could impede access.
* Current. The natural current of the waterway must not hinder the flow of traffic.
* Wave crest. The average height of waves must not be hazardous to ships.

In the United States, the definition of the term 'navigable' is dictated by U.S. law which determines how bodies of water are determined. Under these conditions, navigable waterways are used for commercial purposes and are solely meant to transport people and goods. Their oversight is handled by the federal government which can dictate every aspect of navigable waterway usage. This includes who uses the waterways, how the waterways are used and if (and when) the waterways need to be altered.

= Scope =

One distinction between different types of waterways is their scope or usage.

== Maritime waterways ==

There are maritime shipping routes (also referred to as sea lanes, sea roads, sea routes or shipping lanes) for large seagoing ships. Oceans, seas and large lakes are the most common types of maritime waterways.

Maritime waterways are generally served by seaports that are situated inland but are positioned in such a way as to make it possible for large vessels to access them.

These routes are primarily used for transporting goods and people.

The Strait of Dover between the UK and France is the busiest maritime waterway in the world.

== Inland waterways ==

In 1953, The European Conference of Ministers of Transport established a classification of inland waterways that has been modified to address the development of push-towing. Inland waterways may also be referred to as inland water transport (IWT) systems. They are designed to be used inland by smaller water crafts.

Natural waterways (such as rivers, streams, small lakes and so on) may be used for navigational purposes, but they may also be used as natural drainage channels.

Artificially made inland waterways (such as canals, locks and navigable aqueducts) can be used for transportation or irrigation purposes.

Inland waterways have some disadvantages. These include:

* Availability. There are not numerous inland waterways around the world that are safely navigable.
* Restricted speed. Waterway transport is a slow process (compared to land or air transport). This is even slower in inland waterways.
* Low speed. Water transport as a whole is much slower than its road, rail, or air competitors.
* Navigation flexibility. Inland waterways have fixed points that are determined by factors (such as water flow) that are generally not subject to change. Land and air transport can usually be shifted, if necessary.
* Seasonal fluctuations. Extreme weather conditions can have a significant impact on inland waterways. Freezing conditions or droughts can render these waterways impassible.
* Safety. There may be weather related situations where crew members could be at risk due to unpredictably rough conditions (even in inland waterways) or cold weather.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =