WHARF
A large wooden structure built alongside the water's edge, where ships may lie for unloading.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Maritime
>>> Wharf
>>> Wharf
>>>> Canal Wharf
>>>> Canal Wharf
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LANDING STAGE | A platform, sometimes floating, for the landing of passengers and goods from vessels. |
| LODBERRY | A house built with its foundations in the sea, combining pier, courtyard, store and dwelling-house. Also spelled lodberrie. |
| PIER | A structure, often of iron or wood, open below, running out into the sea and used as a promenade and landing stage. Please use PLEASURE PIER for piers used as a promenade and amusement park. |
| QUAY | An artificial paved bank or solid landing place built parallel to, or projecting out from, a shoreline or riverbank to serve in the loading and unloading of vessels. |
