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Virtually frictionless transport of heavy goods from one town to another. Some canals even connected to ports, so that good could be transferred to ocean going vessels and trade further.

Barges were used on canals, towed by horse, then powered by steam and diesel engines.

They are mostly superceeded by road transport now, but have been revived for pleasure craft.

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