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droylsden_kid 14-03-2010 02:50

ARCHIVE: Funchal - Old Wharf with Derelict Steam engines & Crane - Jan 2010
 
Went on a walk along the seafront from the Hotel in Madeira and spied some interesting relics from the clifftop.

I understand that this is the remains of a shipping wharf with associated storage building for the export of Madeira Wine. Surprising that this has survived, as can be seen from the pics it is overlooked by modern hotels & timeshare properties, the Pestano Beach complex being immediately behind it.
(And before you ask, NO we didn't subscribe to the timeshare, although they paid us 50 Euro to look round)

Google Maps image http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=32....8&t=h&hl=en-GB

The view from atop the cliff
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Boiler (Presumably the static supply for the 4 engines)
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The Steam Engines by Clarke, Chapman of Gateshead
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The Roofless Shed with Standard Gauge Rail Crane
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Looking back down the pier
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More pics on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/8325439...7623438030343/


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