Cruise Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint is a coastal resort on the shores of Carlingford Lough overlooking the Cooley Peninsula on the south and the striking Mourne Mountains towards the North East.

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September 16, 2013 by 1440design
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History:


The original Port of Warrenpoint, consisting of a wet dock and piers, was constructed in the late 1770’s by Roger Hall, Robert Ross and Isaac Corry with the assistance of £500 of public funds. In 1919 the heirs of Roger Hall sold the Port to John Kelly and Sons for the sum of £16,000. John Kelly continued to operate the Port until 1971 when it was sold to Warrenpoint Harbour Authority for £369,000.


The Port was substantially enlarged with an initial total investment of approximately £6.7million to create the modern Port. Until 1971 Warrenpoint Port acted as a lightering port for the Port of Newry and jointly these ports handled approximately half a million tonnes of cargo annually. Subsequently the modern Warrenpoint Port has handled 6 times as much cargo on an annual basis.


Berth:

The Port has 7 berths with a total quay length of 750 metres. 300 Metres of quay are dredged to 7.5m below Chart Datum and the remainder of the berths are dredged to a depth of 5.45m below Chart Datum. The maximum tidal range is 5.3m Acceptance of Vessels over 165m LOA are subject to Harbour Masters discretion.

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