Wonder of ScienceTimelapse of the Falkirk Wheel in action; the only rotating boat lift of its kind in the world.
Video Credit: David Iliff / CC BY-SA 3.0
Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_Wheel
Hugh Young-Bish@wonderofscience
What is the function of the four "beaks"?
What is the function of the four "beaks"?
Calum@hugh @wonderofscience Just helps to stabilise the overall structure during rotation, from what I remember of my visit.
@scottishwildcat @wonderofscience
I don't see how.