2021
J3576 : Ships, Belfast
taken 4 years ago, 3 km from Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Ships, Belfast
A view along the Victoria Channel in Belfast with three ships berthed at Stormont and West Twin wharfs - the 'Trans Africa' J3575 : The 'Trans Africa' at Belfast, 'Genco Vigilant' Link
and 'Arklow Muse' Link .
and 'Arklow Muse' Link .
Stormont Wharf, Belfast
Wharf at the Victoria Channel, Belfast docks. The wharf was constructed 1956-62 by Charles Brand & Son, to provide a total lineal quayage of 580 metres; this was further extended by an additional 250 metres which was completed in 2009. Stormont Wharf is now one of the longest deep water quays in Ireland.
West Twin Wharf, Belfast
Wharf at the Victoria Channel, Belfast docks.
The wharf was constructed in 1962-63 by Charles Brand & Son and has a total quayage of 212 metres. The large concrete silo, named West Twin Silo, was constructed 1962-64 for W.R Barnett and R. & H. Hall, with an extension added 1970-73. The modern metal silos to the far right are more recent additions again.
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- Grid Square
- J3576, 994 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Rossographer (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 26 March, 2021 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 29 March, 2021
- Subject Location
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Irish:
J 354 763 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:37.0196N 5:54.2210W - Camera Location
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Irish: J 350 754
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
