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The North Carr Lightship seems to have found its last resting place here in Victoria Dock, Dundee.
I recall visiting this ship many years ago when it was moored in (I think) Anstruther in the East Neuk of Fife. At that time it was a tourist attraction and was worth a visit. Sadly it is little more than a rusting wreck now.
These days South Haven's a tourist and retiree town, mostly, and during the season the harbor's full of sailboats. Of course, most are out of the water by November.
But the empty docks have their attractions.
This is one of the many fishing docks where lobstermen leave their dinghies after a day out pulling in their catches.
Preston Dock - 21/10/2007
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Finally made time to take a wee excursion to Preston. Got a thing for harbours and moored boats so can't understand why I haven't made more of an effort earlier.
Goole Docks, East Yorkshire.
Humber Renown.
Fossdale H.
Atlantic Island.
Humber Renown.
An Inland Tanker built in 1967.
Sailing under the flag of the United Kingdom.
Gross tonnage 295 tons.
Fossdale H.
An Inland Cargo Vessel built in 1967.
Sailing under the flag of the United Kingdom.
Gross tonnage 293 tons.
Atlantic Island.
A General Cargo ship, built 2002.
Gross tonnage: 3,164 tons.
Summer DWT: 5,000 tons.
Length: 95 m.
Beam: 14 m.
Draught: 5.9 m.
Home port: Limassol.
About
Fifteen Victorian warehouses stand as proud guardians to Britain's most inland port. The former dock estate has become a popular destination where visitors can enjoy interesting views and a range of modern facilities while wandering around a remarkably complete example of a Victorian port. Views include many fine late Victorian era warehouses, a working dry dock, a Mariners Chapel and other dock-related buildings that have been found new uses.
Where ships once discharged their cargoes, there is now an ever-changing miscellany of visiting narrow boats, smart motor cruisers and the occasional yacht or tall ship. Home to Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet, Gloucester Waterways Museum, The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum and Gloucester Quays Antiques Centre. You will also find a range of waterfront bars, restaurants and coffee shops located within the Quays. The whole area is suitable for wheelchairs.
Gloucester's Historic Docks is a public site and there is no fee to enter this area. visitgloucester.co.uk