Joe, Son of the Rock's photos with the keyword: Docks

Antony Gormley Statue, Leith Docks, Edinburgh

22 May 2021 18 16 235
Work is now complete to reinstall Turner Prize-winning artist Antony Gormley’s (b. 1950) 6 TIMES along the Water of Leith in Edinburgh.... The final figure, situated at the end of an abandoned pier in Leith Docks, looks out to the point where the river course finally meets the sea. Quoted from the Water of Leith Conservation Trust website

Albert Dock Basin

17 Jan 2021 9 10 276
Leith... is a port area in the north of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, at the mouth of the Water of Leith. The earliest surviving historical references are in the royal charter authorising the construction of Holyrood Abbey in 1128. The medieval settlements of Leith had grown into a burgh by 1833, and the burgh was merged into Edinburgh in 1920. Leith is located on the coast of the Firth of Forth and lies within the City of Edinburgh. Quoted from Wikipedia Albert Dock Basin on the Canmore website Press Z to view full screen

'Fugro Symphony'

23 Aug 2020 9 8 149
Fugro Symphony is an offshore construction vessel (OCV) built to perform ROV intervention, light construction and survey operations in deep sea waters. The Bahamas-flagged vessel was delivered in May 2011 to her operator Fugro Subsea Services, a subsidiary of Fugro Group. Quoted from the 'Ship Technology' website

'Windsor Castle'

23 Aug 2020 8 4 209
The former Northern Lighthouse Board’s tender Windsor Castle , which has been lying in the river Fal since 2000, has been purchased by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, who plan to operate her as a floating luxury hotel. The vessel will be converted to a 25-bedroom ‘boutique’ hotel, and will be moored adjacent to the former Royal yacht Britannia in Leith. Quoted from the 'Ship Monthly' website

Three Years Ago Today

24 May 2020 13 14 206
Silver Whisper is a cruise ship that entered service in 2000, and is operated by Silversea Cruises. The passenger capacity is 382 passengers, and there are 295 crew members. Quoted from Wikipedia .

HMS 'Unicorn', Victoria Dock, Dundee

11 Sep 2019 14 30 266
At nearly 200 years old, HMS Unicorn is one of the world’s most remarkable historic ships and preserved as a museum and visitor attraction in Dundee with four atmospheric decks for visitors to explore. Quoted from the HMS Unicorn website .

HMS 'Unicorn', Leda Class Frigate

10 Aug 2019 3 2 161
At nearly 200 years old, HMS Unicorn is one of the world’s most remarkable historic ships and preserved as a museum and visitor attraction in Dundee with four atmospheric decks for visitors to explore. Quoted from the HMS Unicorn website .

'Spitsbergen' at Leith Docks

14 Mar 2019 20 42 470
Forth Ports Leith is Scotland’s largest enclosed deep-water port with the capability of handling vessels up to 50,000 deadweight tonnes. Located to the north east of Edinburgh, less than 3 miles from the city centre, the port has access to Scotland’s road and rail networks and is well positioned for all North Sea shipping activities. Quoted from the Forth Ports website .

Port of Leith

17 Jan 2019 25 42 459
The Port of Leith is the largest enclosed deepwater port in Scotland and has the capability to handle ships up to 50,000 DWT. Quoted from the Forth Ports website .

Royal Yacht 'Britannia', Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh

30 Aug 2018 13 24 257
Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia , also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia , is the former royal yacht of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997. Quoted from Wikipedia .