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Cork Harbour

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was hostile during any conflict, the treaty ports would have to be supplied by sea rather than land, wasting resources. In March 1938, the British government announced that the treaty ports would be handed over unconditionally, and on 11 July 1938, the defences at Cork Harbour were handed over to the
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The Port of Cork provides pilotage and towage facilities for vessels entering Cork Harbour. All vessels accessing the quays in Cork city must be piloted and all vessels exceeding 130 metres in length must be piloted once they pass within 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) of the harbour entrance at a
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There has been an increase in cruise ship visits to Cork Harbour in the early 21st century, with 53 such ships visiting the port in 2011. The majority of these cruise ships berth at Cobh's Deepwater Quay. Historically, Cobh (under its former name Queenstown) was one of the principal ports through
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were handled at the Tivoli container facility, however this was down from a peak of 185,000 TEUs in 2006. The 2006 figure saw the port at full capacity and the Port drew up plans for a new container facility capable of handling up to 400,000 teus per annum at Ringaskiddy. This was the subject of
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The political uncertainty over the future of the treaty ports meant that the British government was not inclined to invest in their upgrade. Also, at the time of their construction, nobody had considered the possibility of air attack and as they were unable to expand, there was no possibility of
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Since being handed over to the Irish military, most of the military installations have ceased to be used for military purposes. Fort Carlisle was renamed Fort Davis and is used by the Defence Forces for training - but is in a somewhat neglected state. Fort Camden became officially known as Fort
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The Port of Cork company is a commercial semi-state company responsible for the commercial running of the harbour as well as responsibility for navigation and berthage in the port. In 2011 the port had a turnover of €21.4 million and made pre-tax profits of €1.2 million. This was down from a
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The harbour has been a working port and a strategic defensive hub for centuries, and it has been one of Ireland's major employment hubs since the early 1900s. Traditional heavy industries have waned since the late 20th century, with the likes of the closure of
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Some of the first coastal defence fortifications built in Cork Harbour date to the 17th century, and were primarily intended to protect the approaches to Cork city. In the 18th century, fortifications were built on and opposite
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Meagher and while no longer in military use, has been subject to renovation by local volunteers and enthusiasts, and can be visited by the public on certain days. The fort was officially renamed as of 11 July 2013 as
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appreciated the location of Cork Harbour, particularly for submarines, which had a significantly shorter range in the 1920s, maintenance of the fortifications became an issue after Ireland became independent.
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manufacturing at IFI (Irish Fertiliser Industries) have ceased in recent years, they have been replaced with newer industries and Cork Harbour is now significant within the
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Cork Harbour contains a number of islands of various sizes, some of which are connected to the mainland by bridges. Islands which are or have been inhabited include:
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For conservation and navigation purposes, the harbour is often separated into "Upper Cork Harbour" (following the River Lee from Cork city to the towns of
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was transferred to Cork Harbour. The harbour became an important anchorage, which could be used to guard the entrance to the
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is on the northeastern spur of the harbour, known as the Ballynacorra River. Due to the recent expansion of the town of
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turnover of €26.4 million and profits of €5.4 million in 2006. Container traffic increased by 6% in 2011 when 156,667
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Cork Harbour is one of the most important industrial areas in Ireland. While several traditional industries such as
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The depth of the harbour has been measured at between 4 fathoms (7.3 m) and 14 fathoms (26 m).
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Detail of 1780s map showing lower harbour islands (Spike, Haulbowline) and defensive structures (at
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and the smaller village of Raffeen are found on the western shore. On the southwestern shore is
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firms operating in the Cork Harbour area. The main centres of the pharmaceutical industry are
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objections and after an oral planning hearing was held in 2008, the Irish planning board
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There are also a number of private berths around the harbour, with several centred on
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Historically, the navigation and port facilities of the harbour were managed by the
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The fortifications were developed throughout the 19th century and a further fort,
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on the northwest corner of Cork Harbour. Several of the city's suburbs, including
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were built at opposite sides of the harbour entrance during the period of the
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Plan of lower harbour showing location to main military installations: (A)
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Cork Harbour Special Protection Area - Conservation Objectives - Version 1
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rejected the plan due to inadequate rail and road links at the location.
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The Lower Harbour has a number of towns around its shores. Passage West,
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or the Douglas Estuary, both of which are parts of Upper Cork Harbour.
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Permission was later granted and work started (2018) on the new port.
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however have been maintained, and are now the headquarters of the
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for storage until 2002, and now home to 'The Island Crematorium'.
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Journal of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland
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for further information on 19th century shipbuilding in Cork.
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on Haulbowline Island was constructed, as well as a fort on
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in 1938, Cork Harbour was an important base for the British
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with the main channel emerging into the lower harbour past
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The harbour's military significance increased during the
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which is the landmark boundary for compulsory pilotage.
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which flowed the stream of emigrants stemming from the
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The Port of Cork has berthing facilities at Cork city,
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and maintain the blockade of France. At this time, the
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Finally, if the 637:other fortifications were added or improved 533:Cork Harbour hosts the headquarters of the 1715: 1647: 1475: 1461: 1453: 1312:"Passage West and Monkstown, Cork Harbour" 435:– Once housed a magazine building for the 20: 1314:. Passagewestmonkstown.ie. Archived from 949:clubs have facilities on the part of the 289:The main tributary to the harbour is the 1855:Ramsar sites in the Republic of Ireland 1007: 35:Aerial view of lower Cork Harbour from 1382:. Port of Cork Company. Archived from 1340:. PortofCork.ie (Google Cache Archive) 729:at Verolme Dockyards, steel-making on 607:overlook the entrance to Cork Harbour. 1806:Coastal fortifications of County Cork 1161: 556:, (B) Fort Mitchel/Westmoreland, (C) 350:, Spike, Rams Head, and Roches Tower) 203: 195: 186: 7: 1635:National Maritime College of Ireland 455:is located slightly upstream on the 297:, passes through the upper harbour ( 253:, Sydney). 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Index


Crosshaven
Great Island

Cork Harbour is located in Ireland
Cork
51°51′N 8°16′W / 51.850°N 8.267°W / 51.850; -8.267
River Lee
Celtic Sea
Basin
Cork
Ramsar Wetland
Irish
harbour
estuary
River Lee
County Cork
Port Jackson
Halifax Harbour
Trincomalee Harbour
Poole Harbour
Irish Steel
Haulbowline
Verolme
River Lee
Cork city
Lough Mahon
Great Island
Haulbowline Island
Passage West

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