The old military pier Part of 'Military Port No 2'; construction began here in January 1941 and the port was first used in May 1943. Vessels came from Canada and New York. The complex was rail connected and there used to be a further deep water wharf to the N of Cairn Point. For details see: David L Smith, 'Rusting Rails by Loch Ryan', The Railway Magazine January 1971, 15-17