How deep is the canal?
In its heyday it gave access to some huge vessels with a deep draft. However the guaranteed draft of the Forth & Clyde today is just 6 feet (this is still considered deep by canal standards) and for most of the length that depth will only be maintained in the centre of the canal. Some of our more nervous passengers have been reassured to know that if they ever fell in (and no, we do NOT encourage this!) they should simply move towards the bank and stand up.
