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The Marine Workshops & Dry Dock

One of the final ships to use Holyhead's dry dock, the Vortigern, seen here in January 1985.

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Above: An article from a 1972 issue of Sealink News.

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Pelham Gate from Marine Square.

 

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The sheerlegs crane.

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Marine Square.

 

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Holyhead's dry dock. St Columba at the Station and dredger Landguard at Berth 9.

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The dry dock and CEGB crane seen from above Berths 1 & 2

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The marine workshops alongside the dry dock and Berth 3, the former coaling berth.

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Lightships in dry dock

With thanks to Dr Matthew Williams, Nigel Thornton and Capt Richard Jones for their assistance.

 

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