The Pumphouse - Maritime Quarter - Swansea, Wales.
N 51° 36.995 W 003° 56.223
30U E 435123 N 5718810
The pump house that powered the Swansea Docks, was last used on 31st May 1971. The factory is now refurbished and re-opened as a restaurant and pub called 'The Pumphouse'.
Waymark Code: WMFPWD
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/15/2012
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The Pumphouse 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, locks, and docks, 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.
Text source & link to a very informative web site with pictures of the Old Bridge & the New Bridge (remains): (
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The Pump house is now a Brains, Restaurant & Pub, The Bridge is used as a Dinning area. (
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