Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge

Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge
Coordinates 54°19′22″N 4°22′55″W / 54.3227°N 4.3820°W / 54.3227; -4.3820Coordinates: 54°19′22″N 4°22′55″W / 54.3227°N 4.3820°W / 54.3227; -4.3820
Carries Motor vehicle; Pedestrians
Locale Ramsey, Isle of Man,
Characteristics
Design Swing bridge
Total length 128 m (420 ft)
Width 4.6 m (15 ft)
History
Opened 29 June 1892

The Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge is located on the Isle of Man and links the town centre in Ramsey with the Mooragh Promenade.

History

The bridge, which incorporates two steel trussed arches, was completed by Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company in 1892.[1] The bridge was refurbished in Winter 2013.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge". Engineering Timelines. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Ramsey Swingbridge - Update". Isle of Man Government. 27 November 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
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