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Douglas Pier Loch Goil
Douglas Pier lies on the western shore of Loch Goil, toward the northern end of the loch. The origin of the pier may date as far back as the late 1850s, when it was probably built to facilitate local development and the occasional excursion
World War II
Described as having been closed in 1942, it was then taken over for use as a naval station, or base, for submarine testing. The station was said to be involved in SONAR work, manned by a Captain Percy together with a number of scientists, one named as Max Cape, assisted by several WRENS. The station is said to have been visited by a number of submarines during World War II, including miniature types, which would still have been classified at the time.⚠ [^Personal notes about the pier dead 2008^]
⚠ [^Douglas Pier Retrieved May 01, 2010.^]
The pier forms part of the Loch Goil Noise Range.
Z-Berth
Loch Goil is also home to a Z-Berth, consisting of two mooring buoys. Described as one of the most frequently used of such berths in Scotland by nuclear submarines, which routinely visit the area to have their mine signature assessed.
References
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Externals links
- Nearby Canmore or ScotlandsPlaces items
Aerial views
- Old OS maps
- Nearby geocaches
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⚠ (:gma-point lat=56.1545616 lon=-4.9076378 link='Douglas Pier' :)
⚠ (:gma-point lat=56.1576089 lon=-4.9009645 link='The Maytime' :)
⚠ (:gma-point lat=56.1410696 lon=-4.8887658 link='The Newt':)
⚠ (:gma-point lat=56.1088818 lon=-4.9053150 link='Carrick Castle Pier ':)
⚠ (:gma-map view=hybrid :)
⚠ [[!Navy]]
⚠ [[!World war II]]
⚠ [[!Research Establishment]]
⚠ [[!Z-Berth]]
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