5 most dangerous canals from around the world

[1]Did you know that there are navigation channels that allow lakes, [2]rivers and
oceans to connect? [3]They often have an artificial origin, but their goal will always be
the same: [4]to be powerful maritime motorways. [5]However, these channels are not so
easy to cross. [6]Some have meteorological risks, others are infested with pirates and
[7]in the best of cases an expert captain is needed to cross them to be shallow. [8]Today,
I invite you to know the 5 most dangerous canals from around the world. Before we
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[9]5th The lighthouses of death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdcL4IDob34
https://lugaresquever.com/wiki/estrecho-de-fromveur-kerlann
[10]Between the islands of Molène and Ouessant, France, is the channel of Fromveur, [11]the
most dangerous sea strait in the world. [12]The currents of the Iroise Sea circulate through this
passage and [13]have an extension of ten kilometers. [14]And at each end of the channel the
lighthouses of [15]the Jument and Kéréon signal in Europe one of the areas of greatest death
of people in maritime traffic.

[16]The Fromveur Strait is characterized by violent waves [17]that usually measure seven
meters in height. [18]In addition, its marine currents exceed 40 km / h. [19]Countless
shipwrecks occur here every year, many of them claim the lives of people.

[20]The French authorities have created a lane with the aim that the ships move in one
direction, [21]whether they go north or south and thus avoid the continuous collisions.
[22]Although really, this has only achieved that the passage of large oil vessels is considerably
reduced. [23]And in turn, that the freighters that descended or traced back to the English
Channel have ruled out this short passage.
[24]In 21013, the Fromveur strait was selected alongside the Blanchard passage to [25]install
a marine farm that transforms wind energy into electricity. [26]In fact, in the depth of these
waters, [27]hydraulic 10-meter turbines have been installed with a power of 450 KW. [28]The
European state wants to take advantage of the area to integrate other 8 machines in a short
term period. [29]Thus, the island of Ouessant will be enhanced at an electrical level. [30]As
they say, we have to take advantage of everything that happens to us.

[31]4th Sea infested with pirates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V68GgtFZBQs
https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/piracy-increases-in-straits-of-malacca-and-
singapore#gs.ISM9g1w

[32]When you think of pirates, sure comes the movies starring Johnny Depp. [33]But it could
be surprising that the bandits who [34]govern the seas at present have nothing to do with that
drunken character. [35]Pirates of the 21st century prefer to steal oil in Southeast Asia.
[36]These criminals are perfectly organized groups, which have a large number of weapons.

[37]Its main point of attack is located between the island of Malaysia and [38]the island of
Britain in Indonesia. [39]There, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore are crossed by [40]120
thousand ships every year, [41] which makes the looting of oil tankers, that are destined for the
countries of China and Japan, [42]easy In this area the territory is large, the police forces are
scarce and [43]the gains from the attacks are enormous.

[44]It is therefore not surprising that between 1995 and 2015, [45]41% of maritime attacks,
due to piracy, [46]occurred in Malacca and Singapore, draining between 7 [47]and 12 billion
dollars from the international economy each year. [48]In addition, 136 sailors have died during
these clashes. [49]This figure doubles the number of deaths that have happened in the African
Horn of Somalia.

[50]In this part of the world, ships are attacked on a large scale while sailing. [51]And this has
motivated the affected countries to [52]coordinate with each other to improve military planning,
[53]since the criminals have shown them that they outwit the rest of the smugglers; [54]those
who limit themselves to steal navigation equipment, [55]passenger belongings and cash from
anchored ships.

[56]Between 2013 and 2014, out of the 11 ships that were registered as
victims of assaults, [57]4 belonged to the same company. [58]This can be
alarming for you. [59]And it is natural that you doubt that everything is bad
luck if you take into account [60]the number of boats that cross the region
and the probabilities in [61]which you are a victim so often, it is strange.
[62]Therefore, maritime security analysts have come to the conclusion
[63]that on many occasions the captain and the chief engineer are involved
in the assaults. [64]At the end of the day, they are the ones in charge of the
management of the boat. [65]What do you think? Write it in the box below.

[66]3. Cemetery of warships

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIlchzNmiaU
https://www.cookingideas.es/estrechos-20130712.html

[67]Italy and France have a large set of islands around them. [68]Many of
them are so close [69]that in the past both nations disputed which belonged
to each country. [70]But today I have not come to tell you what happened in
the Mediterranean wars, [71]but the dangers present in a channel located in
the middle of two of its islands. [72]The Strait is called Bonifacio and [73]has
a strong importance in the history and tourism of the two countries. [74]To
be more exact, the channel is located south of [75]the Italian island of
Sardinia and north of the French island of Corsica.

[76]Although it is a very touristy place, [77]the sailors who continually cross

it recognize the various obstacles that the area presents. [78]The strong
currents that hit the sea, [79]the numerous sandbanks and their changing
weather conditions are just some of their problems. [80]We must also
highlight the low depth it has, [81]which at its peak does not exceed 100
meters. [82]This merits a captain to have experience in handling large
vessels. [83]It should not surprise you that it won the title of the world's
shallowest channel and [84]that both nations prohibited the passage of
[85]ships carrying harmful substances and pollutants. [86]A single accident
would be a big problem for both countries.

[87]In fact, an Italian diver located a British submarine [88]that had been
lost since the Second World War. [89]Inside, he found the corpse of 71 crew
members. [90]He felt that the event was similar to discovering a huge steel
coffin. [91]He says he found the ship 80 meters deep when he was diving
near the island of Spargi.[92] The truth is that the British Navy had not
obtained [93]more information from the ship since December 31, 1942;
[94]They had lost their trail in the Strait of Bonifacio. [95]Although all this
information was obtained, [96]it is still unknown what was the reason for
its collapse. [97]However, this is not the first submarine, [98]or boat that a
diver finds at the bottom of the channel.

[99]2. The most dangerous work in the world

http://www.soho.co/historias/articulo/cangrejos-pescando-cangrejos-en-alaska-con-un-periodista-de-
soho/11214
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0pCJEu7OEU

[100]Have you regretted the job you have? [101]Have you thought that you
try hard and [102]that the salary you receive is not worth it? [103]We are
sure that after listening to the next point in our top you will [104]never
complain about your occupation. [105]Today we will know what is the most
risky job in the world and [106]why your employees are considered the
bravest people.

[107]This crazy and amazing occupation takes place in the Bering canal.
[108]There, the workers of the boats risk their life in each wave. [109]And
their motivation is the hope of being able to enjoy [110]the 10 thousand
dollars they earn each month [111]from the sale of the crabs they catch.
[112]They cannot fear the sea. [113]Although many times the task is
complicated because [114]they are usually surrounded by waves that exceed
12 meters in height. [115]We must not forget that they must face a
temperature of [116]twenty degrees below zero and winds that exceed 160
kilometers per hour.

[117]In many occasions, fishermen must face the deluges of the area.
[118]The five-day trips usually have rain from the time they arrive until they
leave. [119]That is, they must endure one hundred and twenty hours of this
climatic phenomenon. [120]But, the tragic story is just beginning. [121]Each
time a boat sinks, it is rarely possible to rescue more than 4 of its 15 crew
members. [122]In general, none survives from these accidents.

[123]You will ask yourself, why are their deaths not prevented?
[124]The answer is simple, they are so frequent that it is easier [125]to
compensate families than to try to prevent them. [126]In fact, every
accident, they suffer has a price. [127]You will be paid half a million dollars
[128]if your foot is fractured and a million if you lose a finger. [129]Widows
receive three million dollars if you die and it is legal, [130]in the case of
survival, that you sue for post-traumatic stress. [131]The truth is that the
lawyers in this area have a very active job [132]and always manage to get the
employee and the boss to reach an agreement.

[133]The hard part of the job, besides not dying in it, [134]is knowing how to
manipulate a cage that weighs more than a ton. [135]In addition, the
fishermen must know how to identify [136]the female crabs from the rest,
[137]since these and those that do not exceed 20 centimeters are returned to
the sea. [138]The rest is stored alive to be taken to the port for sale. [139]You
also have to adapt to work while the boat moves from one place to another
and [140]to feel how the snow freezes your eyes, ears and nostrils.
[141]The worst thing that can happen to you is falling into the sea. [142]If so,
you should be rescued in less than five minutes. [143]Otherwise, you will
suffer severe damage to the body, which can lead to death. [144]Now tell me,
do you hate your job or [145]do you prefer to work like these sailors who
seem to love their profession?

[146]1.Immigrants in rafts
http://www.t13.cl/noticia/mundo/migrantes-desesperados-se-lanzan-balsa-al-
peligroso-canal-mancha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gtPrfAIrVU

[147]The last point in our top will take us to a real story that mixes strong marine
currents, [148]winds capable of turning boats, [149]low temperatures and the few
chances of survival. [150]This was the reality that the Syrian refugees had to face
[151]when they fled their country through the English Channel.

[152]During 2015, the northern border of France was closed, [153]preventing the Syrian
people from legally crossing the English Channel. [154]They wanted to reach the United
Kingdom, [155]for many this was the dreamed country, either because of its economic
prosperity or [156]because it was the only country that accepted refugees throughout
Europe. [157]Everyone wanted to go there.

[158]However, for the Syrians it was almost impossible [159]to reach England through
the English Channel, [160]let alone pass through the commercial ports. [161]Either
because of scarce resources or [162]because of strong immigration policies, they had to
adapt to anything if they wanted to cross.

[163]The desperation of these people was so great that many saw the [164]need to create
improvised boats to pass the canal. [165]Most of them were rafts that did not have an
engine, [166]so the crew had to reach the other end paddling. [167]Although operations
were created to save them from drowning, [168]it was often late. [169]There were few
opportunities that were able to rescue people who were in these inflatable boats.

[170]The authorities feared that a new mode of operation was being handled. [171]That
large boats were depositing directly [172]the immigrants in the middle of the sea
[173]on small boats since there was information on several English groups [174]that
offered to transport them in exchange for 10 thousand euros per person. [175]And in
some cases, they used semi-rigid boats that could sail at 80 km / h [176]and could
support 20 people

[177]Only a small number of crossing attempts were recorded. [178]However, the sailors
and the inhabitants [179]of both nations were aware that the real numbers exceeded
thousands. [180]Whether it was because they died along the way or [181]because they
really managed to cross, [182]the exact number of this tragic exodus was never known.
[183]On the French and English coasts there were often traces of boats, life jackets and
things like that.

[184]Surely you will be thinking that the weather had improved during the summer
[185]and that the illegal flow had increased the chances of crossing with life, [186]but
the reality was different. [187]The English Channel is in the middle of one [188]of the
most dangerous seas in the world and [189]trying to cross it without the proper
equipment is a suicidal task.

[190]The density of traffic of large ships is the biggest problem faced [191]by these
people, who were only trying to survive the political crisis in their country. [192]Not to
mention the risk that doubles when these trips [193]are made during the night in boats
that do not have lights. [194]Since they are not seen by large ships, [195]it is easy for
them to be sunk. [196]Although France and the United Kingdom tried to [197]reduce
the presence of these vessels by [198]multiplying their presence at sea and on land, very
little was achieved.