Created by straightening the Alster and a side arm, the Fleet served as the western moat protecting the city in the Middle Ages. In 1530, it became part of the navigable Fleet network. Since 1846, a bridged lock here has allowed shipping between the Alster and the Elbe.Created by straightening the Alster and a side arm, the Fleet served as the western moat protecting the city in the Middle Ages. In 1530, it became part of the navigable Fleet network. Since 1846, a bridged lock here has allowed shipping between the Alster and the Elbe.Durch Begradigung der Alster und eines Seitenarms entstanden, schützte das Fleet als westlicher Festungsgraben im Mittelalter die Stadt. 1530 wurde es Teil des schiffbaren Fleetnetzes. Seit 1846 ermöglicht hier eine überbrückte Schleuse die Schifffahrt zwischen Alster und Elbe
Alsterfleet
Created by straightening the Alster and a side arm, the Fleet served as the western moat protecting the city in the Middle Ages. In 1530, it became part of the navigable Fleet network. Since 1846, a bridged lock here has allowed shipping between the Alster and the Elbe.Created by straightening the Alster and a side arm, the Fleet served as the western moat protecting the city in the Middle Ages. In 1530, it became part of the navigable Fleet network. Since 1846, a bridged lock here has allowed shipping between the Alster and the Elbe.Durch Begradigung der Alster und eines Seitenarms entstanden, schützte das Fleet als westlicher Festungsgraben im Mittelalter die Stadt. 1530 wurde es Teil des schiffbaren Fleetnetzes. Seit 1846 ermöglicht hier eine überbrückte Schleuse die Schifffahrt zwischen Alster und Elbe