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The Suez Canal reopened eight years after its closure on June 5, 1975
Fifty years ago today, on June 5, 1975 (April 26, 1975 in the lunar calendar), the Suez Canal reopened eight years after being closed. For the first time in eight years, international ships freely passed through the Suez Canal. In order to reopen the Suez Canal on June 5, 1975, clean-up work did not stop for a day in the months of the beginning of the year. It has been eight years since the Suez Canal was closed due to the Six-Day War. The canal, built by Ferdinand Resepes and opened in 1887, is not only prohibited to ships, but even ships already trapped in the canal are not allowed to continue traveling. By April, about 10 wrecks, 120 smaller debris (including tanks and aircraft and 42,000 unexploded explosive devices) had been cleared from the waterway. In addition, 150,000 mines were cleared from both sides of the canal. On this day, Egypt celebrated the reopening of the Suez Canal with a grand ceremony. In addition. Navigation costs will be adjusted based on the tonnage of the ship, with the maximum amplitude modulation reaching 260%. Egyptian President Sadat said the reopening of the Suez Canal was a peaceful gesture. Reopening of the Suez Canal


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