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Portobello Pier

From Graces Guide

of Portobello, Leith

1871 May 23rd. Opened. Designed by Sir Thomas Bouch

1917 Demolished after being affected by rusting.


  • Length, 1230ft.;
  • Length of head,180ft.;
  • Breadth of bend, 60ft.;
  • Breadth of body, 20ft. ;
  • Greatest depth of water at low spring tides, 6ft.;
  • Total cost, £9500;
  • Price per foot super, 6s. 2½d. ;
  • Price per foot forward, £7 15s. 1½d. [1]

See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ The Engineer 1875/03/12
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