The DHB David Church dredger entering the Western Entrance of Dover Harbour from the English Channel at 2.33 pm on Monday, 30th of August, 2010.


The zoomed photo was taken from the lighthouse end of the Prince of Wales Pier.

The lighthouse in the photo itself is the Admiralty Pier Light (built in 1908).

Vessel Details (2):

Ship Type: Dredger
Year Built: 1995
DeadWeight: 704 t
Speed recorded (Max / Average): 10.8 / 8.3 knots
Flag: United Kingdom (UK)
Call Sign: MVEL2
IMO: 9112193
MMSI: 235004391

Built by: Appledore Shipbuilders, Devon
Hopper capacity: 623 cubic metres
Length o.a.: 51.1m
Length b.p.: 49.0m
Breadth: 10.5m
Suction pipe: 1 x 350mm
Bucket capacity: 2.5 cubic metres
Dredging depth: 20.0m

More info on the original MV David Church and Admiralty Pier Light, Western Entrance, Dover Harbour webpage.

John Latter / Jorolat

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