Imagine a Timeline where in the First half of the 21st century the US and the UK are in competition to see which nation can build the most Impressive and most Marvelous canals across the world. There is also an emphasis on connecting lakes and landlocked seas to wider oceans to allow access by their navy ships were appropriate.
If you could help me out, what do you think the UK’s and the USA’s options and what are their priorities, strategically and for prestige?
p.s. Is this premise ridiculous?