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Wharf facts for kids

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A wharf is a permanent structure at a lake, a river, or the sea. It is made so that ships can be loaded and unloaded more easily.

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  • Houston Ship Channel Barbours Cut

    The Barbours Cut Terminal of the Port of Houston, USA. This cargo shipping terminal has a single large wharf with multiple berths.

  • Rinlo (RPS 24-07-2020) Muelle, señal de tráfico de peligro

    Traffic sign: Quayside or river bank ahead. Unprotected quayside or riverbank.

  • The Talbot Memorial Bridge from Custom House Quay - geograph.org.uk - 1725969

    Quay in Dublin, Ireland. The Irish language term cé is a borrowing from Anglo-Norman kay, cail.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Muelle (construcción) para niños

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