Slipway

A slipway, boat skip or just a slip, is a ramp on the shore by which ships or boats can be moved to and from the water. They are used for building and repairing ships, boats and for launching and retrieving small boats and flying boats.

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In its simplest form, a slipway is a plain ramp, typically made of concrete, steel, stone or even wood. The height of the tide can limit the usablity of a slip: unless the ramp continues well below the low water level it may not be usable at low tide. Normally there is a flat paved area on the landward end.

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