The Bridge That Was Never Built Between the UK and Ireland

The Bridge That Was Never Built Between the UK and Ireland

The Bridge That Was Never Built Between the UK and Ireland Ever wondered why there’s no bridge between Great Britain and Ireland? They’re both part of the UK, and separated by just 21 miles of water — sounds simple, right? Well, the North Channel between Scotland and Northern Ireland would be the perfect place. It could boost trade and cut ferry times dramatically. And here’s where it gets strange: Engineers say building a bridge here is actually possible, despite rough seas and weather. But there’s a very explosive reason it hasn’t happened… Beneath that stretch of sea lies a place called Beaufort’s Dyke — the deepest point in the Irish Sea, and a dumping ground for over a million tons of munitions, including chemical weapons from World War II. So digging or drilling here could risk a disaster no one wants to ignite. Makes you wonder… would a tunnel be any safer? Follow for more fascinating geography facts! #UKIreland #IrishSea #BeaufortsDyke #GeographyFacts #EuropeBorders #UKHistory #ShortsThatTeach #MapTrivia #GeographyShorts #EngineeringFacts #ExplosiveHistory #BritishIsles #BorderFacts #WorldWarII #InterestingPlaces Credit to : Teaching Shorts