The Pallion Building Dock

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The Pallion Building Dock

Postby Whickham » Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:12 am

A couple of recent photos of the Pallion Shipbuilding Dock at low tide.
Shows just how much dredging would be required if they ever managed to use the dock again.

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Photo by Stephen Swinhoe

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Photo by Stephen Swinhoe
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Re: The Pallion Building Dock

Postby northeast » Wed Aug 10, 2016 11:41 am

It could be cleared without too much effort but sadly no prospect of anyone wanting to do it.
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Re: The Pallion Building Dock

Postby Whickham » Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:01 pm

Would take Kevin & I quite a time wi wor buckets & spades.
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Re: The Pallion Building Dock

Postby northeast » Wed Aug 10, 2016 5:07 pm

I'll buy him a bigger spade then ....
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