Thematic Jetties & Piers

**WPRESTO** · 06-19-2018, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Feeble? Never heard that used as a noun before.

Not much chance of seeing a big surge or wave around here. The fjord is not wide or straight enough for a storm to pick up much speed, and too well sheltered by hills all around.

Sounds as though those rocks were a solution in search of a problem.

On the other hand, maybe they are a problem hoping the solution will justify their presence.

Last edited by WPRESTO; 06-21-2018 at 09:06 AM.

**WPRESTO** · 06-21-2018, 09:07 AM - **2 Likes**

I suspect the people who constructed this were thinking about sturdiness and durability.

Dartmoor Dave · 06-21-2018, 11:59 AM - **5 Likes**

The Red Arrows photo-bombing Paignton Pier last summer (although afterwards somebody told me that a fisheye isn't the ideal lens for an airshow).

**WPRESTO** · 06-22-2018, 04:14 AM - **2 Likes**

The boat is the "Amistad."

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**Des** · 06-22-2018, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

The boat is the "Amistad."

The slave ship?

**Tas** · 06-22-2018, 10:59 PM - **3 Likes**

Went back to Nudgee Beach recently and captured the eastern end of this small jetty on the estuary. K-1 and the Zeiss Planar T* 85/1.4 ZK @ f2.

Tas

**rod_grant** · 06-23-2018, 12:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

The slave ship?

Gee, this Forum is educational!
Well, maybe not the Forum itself, but the enquiring mind goes off to Mr Google to search out topics that get mentioned.
Today I've learnt about the Amistad.
Today I also learnt about the seige of Dunkirk - I followed a lead from another thread (a reference to Sherman tanks, nicknamed Firefly) and that lead me to the second battle at Dunkirk where firstly the Canadians and then the Czechs beseiged Dunkirk from October 1944 to 9 May 1945 - kept 10,000 German forces pinned down until VE Day +1.

**noelcmn** · 06-23-2018, 02:34 AM - **1 Like**

**WPRESTO** · 06-23-2018, 04:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

The slave ship?

Yes. I don't know if it was the actual ship (very doubtful), the replica used to make the movie (that's what I think it is) or a replica made locally for display (possible, but I don't think the ship and its story were sufficiently well-known before the movie to prompt construction of a replica as a tourist attraction). There must have been an informative sign somewhere, but I didn't find it.

**savoche** · 06-26-2018, 03:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Time for a bollard?

**WPRESTO** · 06-26-2018, 03:41 AM - **3 Likes**

I strongly suspect this Maine harbor has a large tidal rise-fall.

**noelcmn** · 06-28-2018, 12:47 PM - **2 Likes**

The old Pier at Swartkops-Port Elizabeth at sunrise

**WPRESTO** · 06-28-2018, 02:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Boats dominate this image, but there are some piers, docks, quays, whatever to which the boats are attached.

**WPRESTO** · 07-06-2018, 09:05 AM

Scan from a chrome taken in '93. This little dock was a long walk down a trail from the road. I think the purpose is allow small boaters to stop and enjoy the tiny but lovely beach. We had this spot entirely to ourselves. Virgin Islands BTW

Arjay Bee · 07-26-2018, 04:14 AM - **1 Like**

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06-19-2018, 06:37 AM	#166
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Originally posted by savoche Feeble? Never heard that used as a noun before. Not much chance of seeing a big surge or wave around here. The fjord is not wide or straight enough for a storm to pick up much speed, and too well sheltered by hills all around. Sounds as though those rocks were a solution in search of a problem. On the other hand, maybe they are a problem hoping the solution will justify their presence. Last edited by WPRESTO; 06-21-2018 at 09:06 AM.

06-21-2018, 11:59 AM - 5 Likes	#168
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	The Red Arrows photo-bombing Paignton Pier last summer (although afterwards somebody told me that a fisheye isn't the ideal lens for an airshow).

06-22-2018, 10:21 PM	#170
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by WPRESTO The boat is the "Amistad." The slave ship?

06-22-2018, 10:59 PM - 3 Likes	#171
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Went back to Nudgee Beach recently and captured the eastern end of this small jetty on the estuary. K-1 and the Zeiss Planar T* 85/1.4 ZK @ f2. Tas

06-23-2018, 12:38 AM - 1 Like	#172
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951 Original Poster	Originally posted by Des The slave ship? Gee, this Forum is educational! Well, maybe not the Forum itself, but the enquiring mind goes off to Mr Google to search out topics that get mentioned. Today I've learnt about the Amistad. Today I also learnt about the seige of Dunkirk - I followed a lead from another thread (a reference to Sherman tanks, nicknamed Firefly) and that lead me to the second battle at Dunkirk where firstly the Canadians and then the Czechs beseiged Dunkirk from October 1944 to 9 May 1945 - kept 10,000 German forces pinned down until VE Day +1.

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06-23-2018, 04:02 AM - 1 Like	#174
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Originally posted by Des The slave ship? Yes. I don't know if it was the actual ship (very doubtful), the replica used to make the movie (that's what I think it is) or a replica made locally for display (possible, but I don't think the ship and its story were sufficiently well-known before the movie to prompt construction of a replica as a tourist attraction). There must have been an informative sign somewhere, but I didn't find it.

06-26-2018, 03:37 AM - 3 Likes	#175
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Time for a bollard?

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noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,179	The old Pier at Swartkops-Port Elizabeth at sunrise

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