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HARBOUR
A sheltered port for ships.
Anchorage (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Maritime
>> Dock And Harbour Installation
>>> Harbour
>>> Harbour
>>>> Floating Harbour
>>>> Floating Harbour
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BALLAST MOUND | A spoil tip of dumped ballast, deposited from merchant vessels prior to loading cargo, and usually found in estuarine contexts near harbours. |
| BOAT YARD | A place where boats are built, repaired and stored. |
| BREAKWATER | A structure which protects a beach or harbour by breaking the force of the waves. |
| CRANE | A large, metal or wooden structure, used for raising, lowering and moving heavy objects. Use more specific term where known. |
| JETTY | A mole or pier-like structure situated at the entrance of a harbour, or running out into a lake of the sea, so as to defend the harbour or coast. |
| PORT | A settlement on a coastline or waterway with a harbour and other facilities for loading and unloading ships. |
