2011

HY4909 : Ship Dock

taken 12 years ago, near to Kirkwall Airport, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Ship Dock
Ship Dock
Close inspection reveals a deep water canal, hardly wide enough now for a rowing boat. The channel reaches round a bend and the land provides a sheltered haven. Its history and real purpose seem lost - but it's there.
See also HY4909 : Ship Dock - Weethick

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Geographical Context: Coastal Geological interest Historic sites and artefacts Derelict, Disused other tags: Dock Boat Noost Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Shelters [2] · Ship Dock [2] Other Photos: · Ship Dock - Weethick ·
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HY4909, 6 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Derek Mayes   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 30 November, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 12 December, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HY 4941 0910 [10m precision]
WGS84: 58:57.9645N 2:52.8849W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HY 4940 0909
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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