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Preferred term

Wharves  

Definition

  • Structures built generally parallel to the shoreline so that vessels may moor alongside to receive or discharge cargo or passengers; also, artificial solid banks or shoreline extensions built parallel to the shoreline [AAT]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Landing stages, wharves
  • Piers, wharves
  • Quays
  • Staithes, wharves

Notation

  • 118751

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-TT1SRSQB-7

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