Railway Swing Bridge, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Wales.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 51° 36.995 W 003° 56.223
30U E 435123 N 5718810
The Partial remains of the Railway Swing Bridge, and the refurbished Pump House that powered the Bridge in the South Dock, it was last used on 31st May 1971.
Waymark Code: WMDE4D
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/01/2012
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This Quay owes its name to the former Hydraulic Pumphouse, whose tower has dominated the South Dock since the beginning of the 20th century. Built in 1900 to supply power for the new swing-bridge and locks, the building replaced the early machinery fitted by James Abernethy and Sir George Armstrong.

The building & bridge was used for the last time in 1971, when the last vessel left the South Dock.

This is a link to a very informative web site with pictures of the Old Bridge & the New Bridge (remains) that replaced it:-
(visit link)

The Pump house is now a Restaurant & Pub, The Bridge is used as a Dinning area.
Bridge Type: Swing Bridge

Built: 01/01/1890

Pedestrian Traffic: yes

Bicycle Traffic: no

Vehicular Traffic: no

Railway Traffic: no

Span: Not listed
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