2012

NX9718 : Whitehaven Sea Lock (3)

taken 13 years ago, near to Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

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Whitehaven Sea Lock (3)
Whitehaven Sea Lock (3)
Once the water levels on both sides of the gate are equal the gates are opened to allow boats access to the marina on the other side. The sea lock was installed in 1998 to protect the town from coastal flooding and improve the marina itself for boat owners.

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Geographical Context: Docks, Harbours other tags: Whitehaven Marina Sea Lock Small Boat Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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NX9718, 355 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Graham Robson   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 14 July, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 20 July, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NX 9709 1847 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:33.0587N 3:35.5545W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NX 9707 1850
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Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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