"Iryda"and "Emma Janneke", Belfast (June... © Albert Bridge

J3576 : "Iryda"and "Emma Janneke", Belfast (June 2016)

taken 9 years ago, 3 km from Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

"Iryda"and "Emma Janneke", Belfast (June 2016)

The bulk carrier “Iryda” Link

and the coaster “Emma Janneke” Link

(Archive Link

) discharging at the Stormont and West Twin wharves.

Stormont Wharf, Belfast

Wharf at the Victoria Channel, Belfast docks. The wharf was constructed 1956-62 by Charles Brand & Son, to provide a total lineal quayage of 580 metres; this was further extended by an additional 250 metres which was completed in 2009. Stormont Wharf is now one of the longest deep water quays in Ireland.

West Twin Wharf, Belfast

Wharf at the Victoria Channel, Belfast docks.
The wharf was constructed in 1962-63 by Charles Brand & Son and has a total quayage of 212 metres. The large concrete silo, named West Twin Silo, was constructed 1962-64 for W.R Barnett and R. & H. Hall, with an extension added 1970-73. The modern metal silos to the far right are more recent additions again.

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Grid Square: J3576, 993 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Tuesday, 28 June, 2016 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 30 June, 2016
Geographical Context: Docks, Harbours
Place (from Tags): Belfast Stormont Wharf West Twin Wharf
Subject Location: Irish: J 356 765 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:37.1568N 5:54.0467W
Camera Location: Irish: J 351 755
View Direction: North-northeast (about 22 degrees)