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The ship is one of the largest in the world.

Ever Given: How one of the world's largest ships compares against Leeds landmarks

A new online app allows users to compare the size of the Ever Given to anywhere across Leeds.

The Ever Given hit the headlines recently after it became wedged in the Suez Canal, a major trade route. The app - available here - has been created by Garrett Dash Nelson on Glitch. Residents have used the app to compare the ship to sites including Elland Road and the train station. Here is how the ship stacks up against some famous Leeds landmarks:

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