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DOCKYARD
An enclosure in which ships are built and repaired, and all sorts of ships' stores are brought together.
Classifications
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> Maritime
>>> Dockyard
>>> Dockyard
>>> Dockyard
>>>> Naval Dockyard
>>>> Naval Dockyard
>>>> Naval Dockyard
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| CANAL DOCK | An artificial area of open water, situated on a canal, enclosed by masonry and fitted with dock gates in which ships can be repaired, loaded/unloaded or berthed. |
| CANAL DOCKYARD | An enclosure containing a dock, boat yard, warehouse, etc, in which canal vessels are built and repaired, and all sorts of stores and merchandise for transportation brought together. |
| CHAIN WORKS | A site where wrought iron or steel chains were manufactured. |
| DOCK | An artificial area of open water, enclosed by masonry and fitted with dock gates in which ships can be repaired, loaded/unloaded or berthed. |
| DOCK AND HARBOUR INSTALLATION | Excludes terms specific to MARINE CONSTRUCTION SITE. |
| FLOATING CRANE | A dockyard crane permanently mounted on a lighter. |
| GATEHOUSE | A gateway with one or more chambers over the entrance arch; the flanking towers housing stairs and additional rooms. Use with wider site type where known. |
| SHIPYARD | A place where boats or ships are built or repaired. |
| SLIPWAY | An inclined platform down which a ship or other vessel may be lowered into the water. |
