1794

Summary

Reasons for Preferring the proposed London Canal between Boulters Lock and Isleworth rather than improving the River Thames below Maidenhead, 1794.
Brindley, Whitworth and Mylne of the opinion that a canal would be preferable to any improvement of the river.
Discussion about number of locks needed.
Reduction of distance so towing will be reduced.
All improvements in the past have added to freight costs.
Many disputes about Mylne’s report.

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