Sharpness Docks
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Sharpness Docks by Bob Jones as part of the Geograph project.
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Sharpness Docks
Image: © Bob Jones Taken: 10 Jul 2011
Sharpness is the only working port in the county of Gloucestershire and can accommodate ships of up to 6,000 tonnes (including cargo). The port can handle a diverse range of cargoes including various dry bulks, minerals, timber and many other products, using modern quay-transfer equipment, and is equipped with extensive open and covered storage.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.719804
Longitude
-2.477224