Brixham Harbour
| Brixham Harbour | |
|---|---|
 The inner harbour from the slipway | |
 Shown within Devon | |
| Location | |
| Country | England |
| Location | Lower Brixham |
| Coordinates | 50°23′48″N 3°30′44″W / 50.396615°N 3.512106°W |
Brixham Harbour is a harbour and fishing port situated at Brixham, Devon, England. It is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the United Kingdom.[1]
Description
[edit]The port consists of an inner and an outer harbour.
Inner Harbour
[edit]The inner harbour provides trot moorings for approximately 50 vessels, up to 35 feet in length.[2]
Within the inner harbour there is a replica of Francis Drake's Golden Hind. The vessel is permanently moored and is used as a museum ship.[3]
The old fish market is situated on the western side of the harbour. Nearby is the Old Market House, a Grade II listed building which is now used as a restaurant.[4]
Outer Harbour
[edit]The outer harbour provides deepwater swing moorings for approximately 250 vessels, up to 100 feet in length, but generally up to 70 feet in length.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tor Bay Harbour - Brixham Harbour". egov-umb2. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Tor Bay Harbour - Moorings". egov-umb2. Archived from the original on 16 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ "Golden Hind first English ship to sail around the world". goldenhind.co.uk. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ "The Old Market House Brixham - Brixham". English Riviera. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
