The "Oralora", Belfast harbour (August... © Albert Bridge

J3576 : The "Oralora", Belfast harbour (August 2019)

taken 5 years ago, 3 km from Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

The "Oralora", Belfast harbour (August 2019)

The tanker “Oralora” (2011/90 metres/4,137 dwt) Link

at the West Twin Wharf, discharging a part-cargo of molasses from Brest. Shifted, later the same day, to discharge the balance in the Barnett Dock.

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, 974 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 31 August, 2019 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 31 August, 2019
Geographical Context: Docks, Harbours
Place (from Tags): Belfast
Primary Subject of Photo: Ship
Subject Location: Irish: J 357 767 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:37.2306N 5:53.9500W
Camera Location: Irish: J 359 762
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)