treeve Nov 24, 2009 I do like piles of old rope in a picture ... but why is it here, what great grain carrier is heading to this quayside I wonder.
I do like piles of old rope in a picture ... but why is it here, what great grain carrier is heading to this quayside I wonder.
symons55 Nov 24, 2009 This rope is anchored this end then taken across to the bridge to be attached to an incoming boat to control the bow movement as it lines up for the dry dock.
This rope is anchored this end then taken across to the bridge to be attached to an incoming boat to control the bow movement as it lines up for the dry dock.
treeve Nov 24, 2009 Thank you for that enlightenment. Good to see the old system still in operation. All makes a mockery of the planned new boat, what?
Thank you for that enlightenment. Good to see the old system still in operation. All makes a mockery of the planned new boat, what?