Dock Basin

United Kingdom / Wales / Barry /
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The original entrance to the docks is 80 feet (24 m) wide, with two wrought-iron gates operated by direct acting hydraulic cylinders. This sea entrance leads into the Basin, (rarely called No.3 dock), that is 600 by 500 feet (180 by 150 m) and covers 7 acres (2.8 ha). At its north-west end, the Basin is connected to No.1 dock by an 80 feet (24 m) wide passage with another pair of wrought iron lock gates, so that when required, the Basin can act as a lock, with the water level adjusted according to the rising tide, so wide-beamed vessels can leave the basin before high water and can enter the basin after high water.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Docks#Dock_basin
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Coordinates:   51°23'44"N   3°15'41"W
This article was last modified 8 years ago