Fast flood currents off Portaferry Pier

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Fast flood currents off Portaferry Pier

Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 23 Aug 2017

Flood and ebb currents can reach a speed of 8 knots in The Narrows. The decommissioned SeaGen turbine can be seen in the distance.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.374574
Longitude
-5.546359