Preston Marina - where the city meets the sea, site of the Albert Edward Dock which opened in 1892 and at the time was the largest single dock in the country. In 1948 the dock was the first to introduce roll-on roll-off tracking, utilising the technique used by tank landing craft during the Second World War.

From its slow beginnings the docks experience a steady growth in trade in the early decades of the 20th century. With the outbreak of the First World War the docks took on a new role, exporting munitions produced by local factories that had been retooled for the war effort.

Over the course of its history the dock handled a wide variety of general cargoes. Incoming vessels would unload raw cotton, timber, china clay, fruit (including bananas and citrus from the West Indies), wheat, horses, cattle, coal, petroleum products, fishmeal, fertilisers, and wood pulp.

From October 1982 to November 1990 the former Isle of Man passenger vessel TSS Manxman was moored at Preston Dock. Originally purchased to be used as a museum and visitor centre, the vessel was converted for use as a floating restaurant and bar. Upon expiration of its mooring contract the vessel was towed to Liverpool.

Music: Water Shows The Hidden Heart by Enya.

Nice story and video!

Great views. Nice evening light.

Thank you both   

Paul.

Paul Bilbo Posted at 6-25 12:42
Thank you both   

Paul.

You're welcome - I expect you'll get more responses than just us two

Blériot53 Posted at 6-25 22:49
You're welcome - I expect you'll get more responses than just us two

Maybe, maybe not  ;)

Paul.

Lovely smooth footage.  

Very smooth footage.  Impressive views.    Quite the history behind Preston Marina.  Gerat job Paul.

DAFlys Posted at 6-26 01:14
Lovely smooth footage.

Thank you kindly  

Paul.

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-26 01:48
Very smooth footage.  Impressive views.    Quite the history behind Preston Marina.  Gerat job Paul.

Much appreciated - Preston is also one of the newest cities in England.

Paul.

Paul Bilbo Posted at 6-26 10:16
Much appreciated - Preston is also one of the newest cities in England.

Paul.

You're very welcome Paul.  

Beautiful! The reflections off the water makes the video.

WN1X Posted at 6-27 03:06
Beautiful! The reflections off the water make the video.

Thank you - I'm pleased you enjoyed the show  

Paul.

Paul Bilbo Posted at 6-26 10:15
Thank you kindly  

Paul.

You're very welcome.

Well made video

Codgerzh2 Posted at 8-13 10:00
Well made video

Thank you, much appreciated.   

Paul.