Ships set records when passing through narrow canals

Nearly 1,000 passengers aboard the Braemar held their breath as the 22.5-meter ship slowly moved through the Corinth Canal on October 9.

Braemar became the longest ship to pass through this narrow canal.

The Braemar ship carried 929 passengers over the rugged cliffs of the Corinth Canal with the widest section only about 25m from the water. Braemar became the longest ship to pass through this narrow canal, according to sea travel company Fred Olsen. The ship weighs 24,344 tons and is 195.82 meters long.

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Gulf of Gulf, separating the Pelopónnisos from the Greek mainland. Boats have moved through the Corinth Canal since 1893. With a length of 6.3 km, the Corinth Canal shortens the sea route from the Italian ports to the port of Athens.

"This is an exciting trip and an impressive milestone in Fred Olsen's 171 years of operation. We are extremely excited to be able to share this moment with our valued guests," said Clare Ward, product manager products and customer service of Fred Olsen company, share. "The guests on the boat are so close to the cliff of the canal that they can almost touch them . "