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An island built of rubble from around the world.

The massive and global export of slate from here,. 'Porthmadog' in Wales., meant that after unloading the ships - they needed to return to Port carrying ballast to aid stability,. which was then unloaded and resulted in this island being formed - rubble and stones from many parts of the world built ''Ballast island''.
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Colin Ashcroft said:

I feel I should have known this but thanks to you I now do.
Great photo and a reminder of holidays in another lifetime.
2 months ago

David G Johnson replied to Colin Ashcroft:

Thanks Colin,. yes I've learned something too - fascinating history - Cheers from > Dj.
2 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Well composed landscape image.
2 months ago ( translate )

David G Johnson replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks Jaap,.. keep well and Good Wishes to you - from > Dj.
2 months ago

Annemarie said:

wonderful image

Happy serene weekend!
2 months ago ( translate )

David G Johnson replied to Annemarie:

Thanks Annemarie,.... keep well - and a ''Good and Happy Weekend'' to you too - from > Dj.
2 months ago

Nicolas Mertens said:

Nice picture and a very interesting caption.
2 months ago ( translate )

David G Johnson replied to Nicolas Mertens:

Cheers Nicolas,.. yes Welsh slate history ; suppliers to the world ; is fascinating,. // Dj.
2 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

A rather nice view in this light David. I must have passed this sight at least once but I was not aware of its history. Cheers for the info. Well done.

Cheers and keep well. Herb
2 months ago

David G Johnson replied to Herb Riddle:

Thanks,. Herb,. yes I didn't know either until after a visit to the 'Slate museum.' very interesting,. the slate industry 1800s was massive and world wide.// Cheers from > Dj.
2 months ago

Makrofan said:

Klasse, Dj.
2 months ago ( translate )

David G Johnson replied to Makrofan:

Thanks Karl,.. have a good day,... + weekend,.. // Dj.
2 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

I've stayed in Porthmadog twice on photo holidays and it's new to me too David............I've seen it but had no idea is was anything but a natural island. Fascinating stuff.

A beautifully composed and taken shot my friend, sharp and detailed throughout with lovely light and colours.

I hope you're having a good weekend.
2 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Gorgeous capture and POV!
2 months ago

David G Johnson replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you William,.. 81 steps up from the harbour,. but I survived - Cheers from > David J.
2 months ago
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