Port Ramsgate

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Port Ramsgate is a cross-channel port situated in Ramsgate, south-east England.

Contents 1 History 2 Passenger and freight services 3 Ramsgate Marina 4 Lifeboat 5 Thanet Offshore Wind Project 6 See also 7 External Links

[edit] History

The construction of Ramsgate Harbour began in 1749 and was completed in about 1850. The Harbour has the unique distinction of being the only Royal Harbour in the United Kingdom. Because of its proximity to mainland Europe, Ramsgate was a chief embarkation point both during the Napoleonic Wars and for the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940.

[edit] Passenger and freight services

Port Ramsgate has provided cross channel ferries for many years. Previously Sally Ferries provided a service of passenger and car ferries to Dunkirk. Currently a service of predominantly freight is provided to Oostende.

[edit] Ramsgate Marina

700 berth Royal Harbour Marina

[edit] Lifeboat

The RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat Station is based in Port Ramsgate.

[edit] Thanet Offshore Wind Project

The Thanet Offshore Wind Project will involve the construction of a 280m quay for the assembly of wind turbines[1].

[edit] See also

• Ramsgate Maritime Museum

[edit] External Links

• Port of Ramsgate [2]
• Ramsgate lifeboat [3]
• Transeuropa Ferries (Ramsgate-Oostende) [4]
• Sally line and Ramsgate [5]
• Webcams: [6] [7]
• Ramsgate Maritime Museum