MV 'Maria' leaves Teignmouth harbour
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MV 'Maria' leaves Teignmouth harbour
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 5 Jan 2010
On the high tide, probably carrying a cargo of ball clay to mainland Europe. Vessels have to turn sharply into the narrow, regularly-dredged river-mouth, always preceded or followed by the pilot boat. See, for example, Image and Image Shaldon in the background.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.539861
Longitude
-3.502871