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Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge

Coordinates: 54°19′22″N 4°22′55″W / 54.3227°N 4.3820°W / 54.3227; -4.3820
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Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge
Coordinates54°19′22″N 4°22′55″W / 54.3227°N 4.3820°W / 54.3227; -4.3820
Carries
  • Motor vehicles
  • Pedestrians
LocaleRamsey, Isle of Man,
Characteristics
DesignSwing bridge
Total length128 m (420 ft)
Width4.6 m (15 ft)
History
Opened29 June 1892
Location
Map

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

History

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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

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  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.