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Ports of Disembarkation,
10. Although outside the terms of reference all ports in Ireland have been included in the survey, detailed particulars are contained in an annex
to this paper,
11.
A.
B•
C.
These ports can be divided into three categories:- Ports with facilities for unloading M. T. and guns.
Anchorages which could berth large numbers of ships
but have little or no port facilities. Dis- embarkation must therefore be by M.L.C. which are not available. These ports are therefore unsuitable for the disembarkation of our force which has an offensive role. This does not preclude the use of these ports by an enemy who has suitable craft for the disembarkation of guns and vehicles on an open beach.
Ports with limited anchorage and little or no port facilities. These ports might however be used by
the enemy.
Category 'A' Ports.
12.
Category 'A'
Ports.
Berth
available
Alongside.
In the Anchorage.
Estimated time to
complete disembarka- tion after arrival at the port.
BELFAST.
Ample.
Ample.
6 days.
QUEENSTOWN AND
CORK.
Ample.
Ample.
LONDONDERRY.
Ample.
Ample.
KINGSTOWN AND
6 - 10
DUBLIN.
ARNE.
3
1
4
Ample, open
anchorage.
10 - 12 days.
The channel to Cork is narrow and easily obstructed by the sinking of a ship.
12 14 days. The harbour is easily obstructed, etc.
14 16 days. River Liffey is narrow etc.
Minimum 3 weeks. The harbour is narrow etc.
ROSSLARE.
3
J
4
Minimum 3 weeks.
WATERFORD.
4
5
6
Minimum 3 weeks. This
harbour is easily
obstructed, etc.
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