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Wharves

Scope note

Use, in post-Second World War contexts, for structures built generally parallel to the shoreline so that vessels may moor alongside to receive or discharge cargo or passengers; prior to the mid-20th century, may refer broadly to any such landing places. For similar loading and unloading places built to extend from the shoreline out over water, use "piers (marine landings)"; if such places are artificial solid banks or shoreline extensions built parallel to the shoreline, use "quays."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000120786

Broader Terms used

landings (marine structures)

Term used for

wharfs

Equivalent Terms used

wharf

Created

13yrs ago

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