Which English canal made Manchester accessible to ocean-going ships?
Correct answer: D. The Manchester Ship Canal
- A. The Leeds–Liverpool Canal
- B. The Grand Union Canal
- C. The Kennet and Avon Canal
- D. The Manchester Ship Canal
Explanation
The Manchester Ship Canal (1894) turned Manchester into an inland seaport.
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