Aberdeen harbour board was established by the aberdeen harbour confirmation act 1960, and amended by the. About the aberdeen harbour board collection special. Rich 900year history of aberdeen harbour will be brought to light for. Aberdeen harbour is a world class port annually handling around 8,000 vessel arrivals and around five million tonnes of cargo. Drawing competition associated with the aberdeen harbour expansion project. Aberdeen harbour board and dragados uk, the principal contractor for the aberdeen harbour expansion project, are delighted to announce the opening of the harbour expansion visitor centre, where schools, community groups, organisations and members of the public can gain insight into the construction of the landmark. Aberdeen harbour board collection special collections the.
This success didnt happen overnight with evidence that romans were the first traders to use the port and according to guiness book of business records, it is britains oldest business. The photographs were taken by the boards engineering staff as a record of port developments and activities. They are mainly images of the harbour and surrounding area, but include some of aberdeen city and further afield. Aberdeen harbour and torry battery visitaberdeenshire. Today it is essential for the many people who work in the oil and gas industries. Aberdeen harbour is a world class port annually handling around 6,500 vessel arrivals and around four million tonnes of cargo, valued at approximately. History of aberdeen harbour to be uncovered to public for. The increasing economic importance of aberdeen and the development of the shipbuilding and fishing industries brought a need for improved harbour facilities. Aberdeen harbour bosses say more investigation needed for. Nigg bay, aberdeen, has been chosen as the preferred location for the ahep. The harbour also serves northlink ferries, which sail to kirkwall, orkney and lerwick, shetland.
I caught the northlink ferry from aberdeen to kirkwall and i had an excellent view of the harbour from the upper deck of the vessel. Learn about the fascinating history of aberdeen world travel guide. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. For nearly 900 years, aberdeen harbour has played a vital role in the prosperity of the city and wider region. Dragados aberdeen harbour expansion project environmental plan ahepdraapp0001 rev 2 issue 5 may 2017. Transcription of aberdeen harbour board arrivals registers help us reveal one of the busiest and most interesting periods in the history of aberdeen harbour. Established in 16, aberdeen harbour board is britains oldest business. It is scotlands third most populous city, one of scotlands 32 local government council areas and the united kingdoms 39th. The coronavirus pandemic has stopped many vessels sailing, with domestic crews supported by government schemes and overseas workers forced to remain onboard despite a shutdown in activity. The harbour itself, through eight centuries of trading, was a.
The guinness book of business records reports it to be home to britains oldest businesses. The name aberdeen probably comes from the word aber meaning mouth of the river don. It is known for its view and is a popular tourist spot. Also along the the way the famous dolphins at aberdeen if there in the area feeding and close to the anchored oil supply vessel anchored in the bay. Aberdeen is scotlands third largest city, balancing 8000 years of history with a modernday role as an oil industry powerhouse. Do not leave blanks as this will slow down the process. The harbour which stands today grew over the centuries from a natural harbour created by the estuary of the river dee. Michelle handforth, chief executive of aberdeen harbour board, said. The aberdeen port information gathered by marinetraffic includes, wind forecasts and realtime updates for vessels in the port of aberdeen. Administratively, it is part of the southern district. The harbour of aberdeen has grown up over the centuries in the estuary of the river dee, originally an area of sandbanks and waterlogged marshes, roughly triangular in shape and set on an ew axis.
A world leading marine support centre, it is the principal port for the energy sector in western europe and serves a number of industries as the main commercial port in the northeast of scotland. Aberdeen harbour board collection special collections. The photographs were taken by the board s engineering staff as a record of port developments and activities. Dragados aberdeen harbour expansion project cemd chapter 4. History of aberdeen harbour to be uncovered to public for the. During the fishing moratorium and typhoon weather, the aberdeen typhoon shelters have provided a parking spot for fishing vessels owned by local fishermen. Aberdeen harbour has been in official operation since 16, but records passed to the archives begin in the early 1800s and run through to the 1960s. It has passed to a number of owners over its history, but the old bell still lives. Todays aberdeen is a surprising mix of contrasts, many founded in its rich and complex history. Aberdeen harbour limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. The aberdeen harbour board collection consists of about 6,000 glass plate negatives dating from the 1880s to the 1930s. Aberdeen harbour was the first publicly limited company in the united kingdom and is today the principal commercial port in northern scotland and an international port for general cargo, rollonrolloff and container traffic. Although old aberdeen has a separate history and still holds its ancient. Aberdeen harbour welcomes longest vessel to dock in its history.
The main streets with their stunning, if austere, granite buildings remain hugely impressive. While glasgow and edinburgh might outrank it in size and style, a trip to aberdeen today reveals somewhere with a modern pulse, strong heritage and a lively cultural scene. However, by the early 12th century aberdeen had grown into a town. Nearby torry battery, formerly fortified and last used defensively in wwii is now an ancient monument.
Aberdeen harbour is the harbour between aberdeen town and ap lei chau, and is one of the nine harbours in hong kong. Aberdeen harbour has welcomed the longest vessel to visit the port in its history. During this century much of the harbour as it exists today was built. Aberdeen harbour board exists as a trust port and has always operated with complete independence yet we havent yet been told why 900 years of. The arrival of the mv beltnes is a real tipping point for aberdeen. The fiver five of britains oldest businesses anglotopia. Find the perfect aberdeen harbour board stock photo. The harbour has for long been important to aberdeen.
Project archivist mollie horne has been working on the initiative as. Aberdeen harbour all you need to know before you go. Information about port of aberdeen gbabd departures and expected arrivals. Aberdeen harbour launches click and collect lifeline for. A new project which will see material kept by aberdeen harbour board since the 1800s archived for public use is now under way. Today it is an excellent viewing spot for dolphins at play and is a popular destination for tourists wishing to view some wildlife whilst staying in a city. Aberdeen was probably founded by the 8th century ad as a fishing settlement. Aberdeen harbour tours tour agency aberdeen facebook. They provide a detailed pictorial record of the city and harbour during a period of rapid expansion and industrialisation, and include images of the bomb.
If north sea oil is the granite citys life blood, then aberdeen harbour, one of the longest established ports in the uk, is its beating heart. The iww found strength among the immigrant workers who struggled to survive in the mills and logging camps of grays harbor, the worlds lumber capital. Aberdeen harbour tours seacab crew transfers aberdeen. A brief overview of the key environmental conditions specific to the site are. While the name aberdeen could be taken in a broad sense to encompass the areas of aberdeen town, wong chuk hang, ap lei chau, tin wan, wah kwai estate and wah fu estate, it is more often used to refer to the town only. The aberdeen harbour photographic collection consists of about 6,000 glass plate negatives dating from the 1880s to the 1930s. Chris bain, external affairs director at aberdeen harbour board, said. Oil and gas production came to aberdeen during the 1970s. The construction will facilitate increased capacity and will accommodate the larger vessels now associated with a whole range of existing and new markets. The sheltered river dee estuary is a natural harbor in use since about 5000 bc. The aberdeen harbour board was established in 16 and is, according to the guinness book of records, the oldest company in britain.
Aberdeen harbour board hopes the scheme will ease the strain for seafarers currently working on vessels moored in their anchorage. Aberdeen harbour is an important part of the city with a 900 year history, it was first established in 16 by king david 1st of scotland. Aberdeen harbour board ahb said it was embarking on a major new chapter in its 900year history after it sanctioned the investment at nigg, just south of the existing harbour, at a board. New visitor centre for aberdeen south harbour development. We are a local family run business operating from aberdeen harbour for 25 years offering harbour tours and. How to book book online now quick, easy and reserves your space. Aberdeen harbour board the british ports association. Aberdeen harbour expansion project marine scotland. You can also turn up on the day and buy your tickets on board the boat, but due to limited spaces advanced online booking is highly recommended. Aberdeen harbour welcomes the longest vessel to dock in its history. Together we will transcribe the arrival registers from 19141920 to build a picture of what was coming into the port as well as the state. One of the busiest ports in britain handling almost 9,000 vessels annually including north sea oil and ferry traffic. Construction has now commenced on aberdeen harbour board s south harbour at nigg bay. The harbour is probably larger and busier than it has ever been though actually getting to see it in operation can be difficult.
This success didnt happen overnight with evidence that romans were the first traders to use the port and according to guiness book of business records, it is. Aberdeen harbor has a long and distinguished history, yet it is one of europes most modern ports. Its contribution to the local economy has been estimated at. History of aberdeen harbour to be uncovered to public for the first. A new project which will see material kept by aberdeen harbour board since the 1800s archived for public use is now under. For nearly 900 years, aberdeen harbour has played a vital role in the. Aberdeen harbour boards continued investment to maintain the existing harbours firstclass facilities, together with the considerable new investment in the south harbour project is designed to ensure that we continue to meet the high standards expected of us and fully satisfy the requirements of our users. Aberdeen is scotlands third largest city, balancing 8,000 years of history with a modernday role as an oil industry powerhouse. Aberdeen harbour limited overview free company information. The aberdeen harbour board collection consists of about 8,000 glass plate negatives, mainly images of the harbour and surrounding area, but including some of aberdeen city and further afield. Aberdeen harbour community action fund application form. Aberdeen harbour community action fund application form before you apply, please read the application guidance notes found on the aberdeen harbour website, as they lay out what each qualifying category is and will also help you complete the application form fully. Thomas telford s extension to the north pier in 18101815, victoria dock completed 1848, and the south breakwater. Dragados uk has celebrated the first come on board.
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