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NX4844 : Mulberry Harbour Prototype

near to Garlieston, Dumfries And Galloway, Great Britain

Mulberry Harbour Prototype

Remains of a Mulberry Harbour Protoype (floating harbours used during the 2nd World War D-Day landings) pictured at an extremely low tide. The floating harbours were tested in this area of South Scotland as the tides rise and fall hugely like on the North of France. The structure collapsed during a storm on March 16th, 2006 making this probably the last image of it seen standing. The base concrete blocks are still visible at low tides. For the first time in over 50 years this sight will not welcome visitors to Rigg (Cruggleton) Bay.

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2006

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Grid Square: NX4844, 7 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Andrew Taylor (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph (First for NX4844)
First in 5 Years (TPoint) ^?
Date Taken: Monday, 27 February, 2006 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 4 September, 2006
Category: Wartime relics (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: NX 485 445 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.3493N 4:21.4032W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: NX 481 444
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)