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Question.
18. State any additional par- ticulars necessary to show the existing and contem- plated capacity of the port
(a) in general,
(b) for the accommoda- tion of vessels of large size and deep draught.
(Note-In answer to this
question brief details should be given of im- portant schemes of im- provement now in pro- gress or in contempla tion, and of their estimated cost, in so far as they have not; been given in reply to Question 115
PORTS AND HARBOURS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE:
Bristol (Avonmouth).
Belfast.
Some of the largest vessels in the world can be built. launched, dry docked and fitted ont at Belfast. The Britannic," the dimen- sions of which are :----
Ft. Ins.
6 - 882
94 A
Length.
Breadth
Loaded draught
was constructed there. The deepening of the approach channels is contemplated to any practicable depth required.
Ese answer to question 11. It may be mentioned that the
depth of water at the Avon- ! mouth Old Dock is 28 ft. 1 (not tidal). The length of wharfage at this dock (which is entered either direct or by the junction ont from the Royal Edward Dock} is 4,800 ft.
Cardiff.
Manchester.
UNITED KINGDOM.
Newport.
See answer to question 11.
It may be mentioned that the depth of water in the North and South Alex- sadra Docks is 30 ft. (not tidal). The length of quays in these docks amounts to 8,200 ft.
Swansea.
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