A view from the beach of the section of the Viaduct / Bridge over the shipping channel.
The Original Bridge (1864/7) had a drawbridge that could be raised to allow shipping to pass underneath.
In 1900, this was replaced with a swing bridge which pivoted 90 degrees on the cluster of four piers
This feature is no longer operational and will not be restored during the present works 2020/1/2
Ref: NW 582
Date: 19/03/2022
Location: SH 6193 1546