The Wetsingersluis functioned as a lock from 1877 to 1931. In 1929 the digging of the Van Starkenborgh Canal was started and the construction of the lock in Dorkwerd, which was ready in 1931 to take over the function of the Wetsingersluis. The lock gates of Wetsingersluis were transferred to the Dorkwerdersluis. After that time, the Wetsingersluis became a sluice that could be closed with flood beams in the event of a breach at Zoutkamp.
These flood beams were present until 1973 but have never been used.

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Beautiful place with a view of the lock and bridges. Pleasure and inland navigation.

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The Wetsingersluis is a disused lock near Wetsingerzijl in the Dutch province of Groningen. The northern head is still present and there is a foot/bicycle bridge over it. Wikipedia

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1. De Raken – Wetsingerzijl Lock loop from Garnwerd

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3. Bike path along the Reitdiep – Oostum Church loop from Adorp

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Wetsingersluis and Swing Bridge

1. De Raken – Wetsingerzijl Lock loop from Garnwerd

2. Stuurhut Rest Stop Nick and Nora – Oostum Church loop from Sauwerd

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