Reference numberLH000762DescriptionThe Long Jetty was built in 1873 by Mason, Bird and Co. It ran in a South-Westerly direction for a length of 750 feet into 12 feet of water. In 1887 a major Westward extension made the total length 2837 feet at a depth of 20 feet. A further extension to 3294 feet at a depth of 22 feet was completed in 1896 as an emergency measure pending the opening of the inner harbour in 1897. The jetty was demolished in 1913.Date1896Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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