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Type of drawbridge used for moving vehicles on and off a ferry
A linkspan or link-span is a type of drawbridge used mainly in the operation of moving vehicles on and off a roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) vessel or ferry,
Linkspan
Ferryboat carrying railroad cars onboard
transport automobiles. The wharf (sometimes called a "slip") has a ramp, and a linkspan or "apron", balanced by weights, that connects the railway proper to the
Train_ferry
Scottish linkspan development company
Scotland in 1972, developed the linkspan for over 30 years. They pioneered integral tank, submerged tank, and mobile linkspans under the direction of John
Marine_Development
Docking facility for a ferry
In other cases, the ramp is installed at the ferry slip and is called a linkspan or apron. Such a ramp is adjustable to accommodate varying water heights
Ferry_slip
Narrow walkway platform giving access to a ship or between quarterdeck and forecastle
movable connector which extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane Linkspan Walking the plank "Sydney Cove Passenger Terminal - Extendible Gangways
Gangway_(nautical)
Vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo
carpark-like cargo hold layout and use either built-in or dock-based linkspans (ramps) or ferry slips that allow the cargo to be efficiently loaded on
Roll-on/roll-off
Ferry sunk at Zeebrugge, Belgium in 1987
loaded and unloaded onto E and G decks simultaneously, using double-deck linkspans at Dover and Calais. The ships were constructed by Schichau-Unterweser
MS_Herald_of_Free_Enterprise
than direct drive. During her career she inaugurated more endloading linkspans than the rest of the fleet put together. Purchased by Pentland Ferries
MV_Pentalina-B
Structure in a port which services passengers boarding and leaving water vessels
Passengers may be loaded onto a ship from the wharf by a gangway or by a linkspan. Goods packed in containers may be driven onto the vessel by a vehicle
Maritime_passenger_terminal
at the linkspan to discharge vehicles, then moves to a layby berth, depending on availability, to load cargo, before returning to the linkspan to load
MV_Filla_(2003)
Type of moveable bridge
Bascule bridge Double-beam drawbridge Drawbridge mentality Portcullis Linkspan Moveable bridges Wikimedia Commons has media related to Drawbridges. "Drawbridge
Drawbridge
Scottish ferry
down to Gourock, where she showed the flag and tested her bow ramp on the linkspan. After further berthing trials at Ardrossan and Brodick, she eventually
MV_Isle_of_Arran
centered on the Manx Line linkspan which broke away from its moorings during a severe easterly storm in December 1978. The linkspan was adrift in the outer
Laxey_Towing_Company
Passenger ship terminal in Lübeck, Germany
The terminal's office and service building was designed by Finnish architect Pekka Salminen. Ferry slip Landing (water transport) Linkspan Ocean liner
Skandinavienkai
Area of Birkenhead, England
dilapidated Victorian landing stage replaced. In 2024, the landing stage and linkspan bridge was removed for another replacement. Woodside Bus Station is opposite
Woodside,_Merseyside
Riverside area of Liverpool, England
landing stage for the ferry was towed into place in November 2011, with the linkspan bridge being craned into place shortly after. The new landing stage was
Pier_Head
Former train ferry of New Zealand
vehicles were loaded and unloaded through the stern of the ship via a double linkspan. Passengers without vehicles boarded through a walkway on the starboard
Arahura
1964 ferry
(4.3 m) manual turntables. The hoists avoided the cost of installing linkspans on the piers, but the process was slow and restricted the length and weight
MV_Clansman_(1964)
Railway station in Inverclyde, Scotland
hydraulic linkspan was installed, shortly after this CSP was merged into CalMac. In 2011 Gourock services to Dunoon were made pedestrian only, the linkspan continued
Gourock_railway_station
Technical and business services organisation
Natural Gas Fuelled Ships Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships
Lloyd's_Register
Passenger and car ferry ship
in 1997. On 14 September 1994, an accident resulted in 6 deaths when a linkspan collapsed. Foot passengers were boarding the Prins Filip at Ramsgate. All
MS_Isle_of_Innisfree_(1991)
Freight ferry operator between the United Kingdom and France
with the linkspan two years earlier prompted Poole Harbour Commissioners to expand the ferry port to 44 acres, with a further a 10m wide linkspan, opened
Truckline_Ferries
Town in Dorset, England
Channel Islands, leaving Weymouth as the UK's major link with the islands. A linkspan constructed in 1972 and the introduction of a passenger service to Cherbourg
Weymouth,_Dorset
Bridge that moves to allow passage, usually of watercraft
end is mobile with height, yaw, and tilt adjustments on the outboard end Linkspan – for a roll-on/roll-off vessel or ferry Ferry slip Locks are implicitly
Moveable_bridge
Town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
South Uist. In 2005, a new ferry terminal was opened, and in 2007 a second linkspan opened, allowing two vessels to load/unload at the same time. Scottish
Oban
The service operates between a vehicle linkspan at the breakwater in Dunoon town centre and a vehicle linkspan in Gourock town centre immediately adjacent
Argyll_Ferries
Historic dock in Manhattan, New York
the Hudson River to the Weehawken Yards in New Jersey. Its innovative linkspan design kept the boxcars from falling into the river while being loaded
New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge
New_York_Central_Railroad_69th_Street_Transfer_Bridge
Scottish ferry
to Uig, Tarbert and Lochmaddy, conducting berthing trials at the three linkspans. Uig and Tarbert piers had to be extended to accommodate the new, larger
MV_Hebrides
CalMac ferry built in 1995
relief work, as both Stornoway and Ullapool harbours now have full-width linkspans. In September 2015, it was announced that the Isle of Lewis was to become
MV_Isle_of_Lewis
Port in Essex, England
pontoon, warehouse and office space. There are four ro-ro berths with linkspans. The specialised pier for the High Speed Ferry Discovery is disused now
Harwich_International_Port
Ferry, in service 1987–2025
Albert-II Dok and backed into the berth, opening the stern door on the linkspan. Pride of Bruges featured in Episode Three of the BBC Documentary Engineering
GNV_Antares
Rail and vehicle ferry launched in 1998
decks. These can be loaded simultaneously through the stern via a double linkspan. A lower hold has additional space for cars, though access to this hold
Aratere
Ship to carry people and goods on water
(20 September 2018) 228 deaths Transport portal Chain boat Ferry slip Linkspan List of ferry operators Punt (boat) Pünte Sea tractor Team boat Transporter
Ferry
Ship built in 2010
levels from both the bow and stern on decks 3 and 5 and there are two-tier linkspans in both Harwich and Hook of Holland to accommodate the ship.[citation
MV_Stena_Britannica
a partial loss of electrical power, which resulted in a collision with Linkspan 7 in Calais. European Endeavour's 'cow catcher', a metal structure welded
MS_Finbo_Cargo
Place in British Columbia, Canada
directly across Howe Sound and is now an LNG Plant called Woodfibre LNG. Linkspan "Darrell Bay (bay)". BC Geographical Names. Government of British Columbia
Darrell_Bay
New Zealand politician (born 1945)
accommodate the new ferries, the Government confirmed that new wharves, linkspans and a rail overbridge would be built in Picton while Wellington's wharf
Winston_Peters
Town in Essex, England
ferry service operated between Harwich and Zeebrugge. The train ferry linkspan still exists today and the rails leading from the former goods yard of
Harwich
Ferry company operating on The Solent
Funnel's Raptor-class fleet, allowing it to load and unload at the same linkspan used by the other ferries. Construction of the new ferry began on 31 May
Red_Funnel
European international ferry craft (1996–20150
Belfast. Stopping off at Holyhead in North Wales to use the Stena Explorer's linkspan. This was to bring bunker fuel on board, she then finally left for South
High-speed_Sea_Service
Port of Southampton history
roll-on/roll-off berths three with a linkspan at berths 2, 3 and 7, berth 1 had a cut in the quay rather than a linkspan which is still visible today, with
History of the Port of Southampton
History_of_the_Port_of_Southampton
Isle of Wight car and passenger ferry
of the ferry's journey. On 10 March 2006, Red Falcon collided with the linkspan in Southampton, causing significant damage to the ferry's 'Southampton
MV_Red_Falcon
Manx shipping company
nothing has been heard since. In return for exclusive use of the government linkspan at Douglas, the Steam Packet Company has guaranteed regular services to
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Isle_of_Man_Steam_Packet_Company
the need for a specialist linkspan as required by most ro-ro ships. She also had a bow door which could be used if a linkspan was present in a port, thus
Union_Rotorua
Type of railroad car for transporting large objects, containers, or machinery
stakes or tie-down points to secure loads. In some marine services, the linkspan between a ferry or barge and its dock is very weak. In order to avoid loss
Flatcar
English cross channel port
until the linkspan could be repaired, prompted Poole Harbour Commissioners to expand the ferry port to 44 acres, with a further a 10m wide linkspan, opened
Port_of_Poole
Car and passenger ferry for Caledonian MacBrayne
Port of Troon ferry terminal building, with Glen Sannox at linkspan
MV_Glen_Sannox_(2017)
Bay in Scotland
millions of pounds were spent on a new ferry and building a terminal and linkspan at Gills Bay together with similar facilities at Burwick. The service started
Gills_Bay
Scottish ferry built in 1987
the car deck. The forward section folds out flat upon contact with the linkspan. Above the car deck are two levels of accommodation, providing shelter
MV_Isle_of_Mull
Scottish ferry ship, built 1993
the car deck and when open, forms the bridge between the ship and the linkspan. The car deck incorporates a set of mezzanine decks, one down each side
MV_Caledonian_Isles
Model of Stena high speed catamaran passenger and car ferry
quick turnarounds at port, in 30 minutes or less. A specially designed linkspan for the Stena HSS provides ropeless mooring and allows quick loading, unloading
HSS_1500
Car and passenger ferries in Scotland
introduction into service was delayed by pier work to install an end-loading linkspan, allowing full ro-ro operation. Notes: Car (original): car capacity at
Caledonian_MacBrayne_fleet
Scottish ferry company
August 1965, with stops at Symbister and Mid Yell and a makeshift wooden linkspan being built in Lerwick to test the loading of the vessel. A video of the
SIC_Ferries
Caledonian Steam Packet Company, the Arran service was under serious pressure. Linkspans were installed at Ardrossan and Brodick in 1970 and Glen Sannox was replaced
MV_Glen_Sannox_(1957)
2014 until 2025, when it was reintroduced. Due to an issue with the Toft linkspan, she operated a special service between Vidlin and Ulsta, Yell from 29
MV_Geira
New Zealand local shipping and transport company
delayed about a week by a dispute over staffing of the Fergusson Wharf linkspan at Auckland and it wasn't until February 1968 that she had a suitable terminal
Northern_Steamship_Company
Scottish ferry which entered service in 2015
status to the test. The Ullapool port reopened in May 2015 with a new linkspan. Loch Seaforth was finally able to take up her full round-the-clock schedule
MV_Loch_Seaforth_(2014)
Unpowered barge with railroad tracks mounted on its deck
(proposed) Ferry slip (includes examples of rail ferry and barge slips) Linkspan New York tugboats Santa Fe Dock and Channel Company Lederer, Eugene H.
Car_float
Ferry service across the Cook Strait in New Zealand
accommodate the new ferries, the Government confirmed that new wharves, linkspans and a rail overbridge would be built in Picton while Wellington's wharf
Interislander
Topics referred to by the same term
(fashion) Airport ramp, the area where aircraft are loaded and unloaded Linkspan, on a ferry or a ferry slip Interchange (road) entrance ramp/on ramp or
Ramp_(disambiguation)
Ferry built in 2010
levels from both the bow and stern on decks 3 and 5 and there are two tier linkspans at both Harwich and Hook of Holland to accommodate the ship. The ferries
Stena_Hollandica
Ferry service operating between Great Britain and the Isle of Man
in the first year of operations. A gale in 1978 destroyed the company's linkspan in Douglas Harbour, causing £1 million of damage to the Victoria Pier.
Manx_Line
Ferry
was designed to allow quick turnarounds at port. A specially designed linkspan provides ropeless mooring, and allows quick loading, unloading and servicing
HSC_HSS_Discovery
Catamaran ferry built in 1997
accessed via two stern ramps. On 29 March 2026, Tarifa Jet struck the eastern linkspan in St Helier Harbour, Jersey. The ferry lost power shortly after, and her
HSC_Tarifa_Jet
Charitable organisation in New Zealand
replacement Porirua Station building opened in October 2000, followed by the Linkspan Response Post on the Wellington Waterfront in November 2008, and the Johnsonville
Wellington_Free_Ambulance
Isle of Man ferry
Harbour from Heysham, Ben-my-Chree struck part of the King Edward Pier linkspan. In the collision part of the ship was slightly damaged, meaning the evening
MS_Ben-my-Chree
Human settlement in Scotland
of a £13.7 million civil engineering project. The work included a new linkspan and other berthing facilities for mainland ferries, new facilities for
Port_Askaig
Sound, she was trapped underneath the linkspan in Toft. This was due to four preventer chains on the linkspan snapping simultaneously from the low spring
MV_Fivla
Railway line in Scotland
was due to essential improvement work being carried out at Wemyss Bay linkspan) As of June 2024, for most of the day four trains an hour operate each
Inverclyde_Line
Shipping company
this arrangement was brought under direct control in July 1975. Whilst a linkspan already existing at Sheerness, having been built for the Ostend-Sheerness
Olau_Line
Topics referred to by the same term
to connect shoreside facilities with a barge or ferry, also known as a linkspan Airport apron, an area where aircraft are parked and serviced Apron stage
Apron_(disambiguation)
Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry
concluded that major modifications would be needed to the vessel and the linkspans at both ports. In January 2017, CalMac announced that they were going
MV_Loch_Fyne
Ferry operated by the GA Ferries
car deck to be used in ports without double-deck linkspans. As most Greek ports lack the linkspans found elsewhere, the ship was usually docked stern-on
MS_Anthi_Marina
returned to provide the service during work to build a new end-loading linkspan at Rothesay pier in 2007.[citation needed] In May 2015, Argyle encountered
MV_Argyle
Scottish government-owned ferry corporation
Brodick ferry terminal. The redevelopment included an entirely new pier with linkspan and airbridge, a second berth with concrete ramp, a new two-storey terminal
Caledonian_Maritime_Assets
added at the stern, enabling foot passenger and wheelchair use of the linkspan vehicle ramps at both ferry terminals. From 21 January 2019 the Argyll
MV_Ali_Cat
September 2021, DSJ4004 and a wagon went off the end of the rail ferry linkspan at Picton and into the harbour. The wagon and locomotive were retrieved
New Zealand DSJ class locomotive
New_Zealand_DSJ_class_locomotive
RORO cargo ferry built in 1998
Stornoway to Ullapool route, due to MV Alfred being unable to use the linkspan in Stornoway. The charter would initially run from 2 to 15 November, with
MS_Arrow
Norwegian railway ferry service on Lake Tinn
in 1985, and it was taken out of service in 1991 and is docked at Mæl. Linkspan Ferry slip SS Badger, an operational coal-fired, steam-powered railway
Tinnsjø_railway_ferry
Railroad ferry
including starting and stopping was nine minutes. The 100-foot long apron or linkspan on each slip had four sets of rails, matching the four sets on the ferry
Solano_(ferry)
US–Mexico rail-ferry service
Coatzacoalcos. Note the two towers that allow vertical adjustment of the linkspan. Overview Headquarters Mobile, Alabama Reporting mark CGR Locale Mobile
CG_Railway
with exclusive use of the Isle of Man Sea Terminal and the Douglas port linkspans under the conditions of the user agreement with the Isle of Man Government
Transport_in_the_Isle_of_Man
Village in Essex, England
operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines since 1967. 1992: Construction of No.2 linkspan was completed, in readiness for vessels of 200 metres (660 ft) loa. 1994:
Parkeston,_Essex
Harbour in Lincolnshire, England
contract, including the approach bridge spur; 80 by 9.8 metres (262 by 32 ft) linkspan; and additional 40 by 35 metres (131 by 115 ft) cellular steel pontoon
North_Killingholme_Haven
British civil engineer (born 1937)
were made during design, construction, maintenance and inspection of the linkspan structure. Green lobbied the newly elected Labour government in summer
David_Green_(civil_engineer)
Boat train from London to Paris
gradient that road vehicles would sometimes have to use crossing a car ferry linkspan when the tide is at its fullest extent. At high tide the ship could steam
Night_Ferry
the need for a specialist linkspan as required by most ro-ro ships. She also had a bow door which could be used if a linkspan was present in a port, thus
Union_Rotoiti
Tarbert, she was able to stern load off a mild concrete slope with no linkspan, as tides are so slight. MV Pioneer took over the Islay service on 14 August
MV_Arran
Isle of Wight car and passenger ferry
Archive 1981-2010". Red Funnel. Retrieved 22 April 2009. "Maritime Journal: Linkspan Lifts Red Funnel's Fortunes". www.maritimejournal.com. 1 February 2005
MV_Red_Osprey
Passenger and vehicle ferry company in Scotland
were restructured. The car marshalling areas were enlarging and a second linkspan was installed at both Hunters Quay and McInroys Point. All four ferries
Western_Ferries
Port in United Kingdom
the installation became operational in 1899. A roll-on/roll-off ramp (a linkspan) was constructed in the north-east part of the dock c. 1966. In the 1970s
Port_of_Grimsby
Aspect of wheeled vehicle chassis design
Going over raised railroad crossings. Going over speed bumps Going over linkspans and ferry slips If a vehicle drives over a breakover angle larger than
Breakover_angle
Ferry
returned to provide the service during work to build a new end-loading linkspan at Rothesay pier in 2007. While works were being carried out at Wemyss
MV_Bute
could be pivoted from amidships down to the lower car deck. If an upper linkspan was not available, these ramps could allow the upper deck to be unloaded
MS_Port_Link
Port in England
Howard & Company plc. A further expansion was announced in 1985 for a third linkspan, a new second breakwater and the strengthening, joining and widening of
Port_of_Ramsgate
Shipyard located in Port Glasgow on the River Clyde in Scotland
Cancelled order, first steel cut October 2019 90007 Hunter's Quay Linkspan RoRo Ferry Linkspan N/A Western Ferries Not a Ship NA MRV Scotia replacement Research
Ferguson_Marine
Former Royal Navy Dockyard in Kent, England
reclamation scheme, to include a new Swedish-built linkspan. Vehicular access to the new linkspan was achieved by demolished a World War II blockhouse
Sheerness_Dockyard
Train ferry that operated between the United Kingdom and Europe
and linkspan were installed at Admiralty Pier at Dover. This allowed loading and unloading of the ferry whatever the water level as the linkspan was adaptable
Dover–Dunkerque_train_ferry
Ship built in 1985
there while construction works were carried out at the various piers. New linkspans were required at all three terminals, so the new ship found temporary
MV_Hebridean_Isles
Isle of Wight car and passenger ferry
fleet". www.redfunnel.co.uk. Retrieved 25 December 2008. "Maritime Journal: Linkspan Lifts Red Funnel's Fortunes". www.maritimejournal.com. 1 February 2005
MV_Red_Eagle_(1996)
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