Ramsgate

Ramsgate is an English seaside town on the Isle of Thanet in East Kent. It was one of the great English seaside towns in the 19th century and is a member of the ancient confederation of Cinque ports. Population: 1989 estimate 38,200.

Ramsgate's Royal Harbour

The construction of Ramsgate Harbour was begun in 1749 but not finally completed until about 1850.

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The two most influential architects of the Ramsgate Harbour were John Shaw Senior and John Shaw Junior. They designed the clockhouse, the oblesix, the lighthouse and the Jacobs ladder steps; for more information please look at www.shaw-hardwick.co.uk. It has the unique distinction of being the only Royal Harbour in the United Kingdom, King George 4th having awarded the title following his successful visit with the Royal Yacht Squadron in 1821.

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The full benefits of its development were to become apparent, in particular with regard to the shelter it could offer from the effect of storms and its close proximity to the Goodwin Sands. The Harbour is now the site of one of the largest and most thriving marinas on the UK south coast with Trans Europa Ferries passenger and freight ferries frequently sailing to Ostend in Belgium.

Related Topics:
Goodwin Sands - Marina - Ferries

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