Hudson Dock Channel

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Durham

England

Hudson Dock Channel

Roker Pier Lighthouse, Sunderland The lighthouse at the pier head was completed in 1903. Its distinctive stripes are of naturally coloured red and white Aberdeen granite. When built it was said to be Britain&#039;s most powerful port lighthouse.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roker" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roker">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Roker Pier Lighthouse, Sunderland Credit: Brian Deegan

Hudson Dock Channel is a narrow waterway located in Durham, England. It is a man-made channel that connects the River Wear to the North Sea, allowing ships to access the port facilities in the area. The channel is surrounded by industrial buildings and warehouses, serving as a vital link for the transportation of goods to and from the port.

Hudson Dock Channel plays a crucial role in the economic development of the region, facilitating trade and commerce by providing a convenient route for ships to navigate through. The channel is also used by recreational boaters and fishermen, who can enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding area while out on the water.

The channel is subject to tidal influences due to its connection to the North Sea, with water levels rising and falling throughout the day. This can create challenging conditions for navigation, requiring skilled pilots to safely guide vessels through the channel.

Overall, Hudson Dock Channel is a bustling waterway that serves as a lifeline for the port of Durham, supporting both commercial and leisure activities in the area.

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Hudson Dock Channel Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.905719/-1.3519798 or Grid Reference NZ4156. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roker Pier Lighthouse, Sunderland

The lighthouse at the pier head was completed in 1903. Its distinctive stripes are of naturally coloured red and white Aberdeen granite. When built it was said to be Britain's most powerful port lighthouse. Link

Brian Deegan

Sunderland North Dock Marina

Brian Deegan

St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland

Grade I listed Church Link

Brian Deegan

St Peter's Church in the parish of Monkwearmouth

St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth is the parish church of Monkwearmouth in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It is one of three churches in the Parish of Monkwearmouth. The others are the Victorian All Saints' Church, Monkwearmouth and the Edwardian St Andrew's Church, Roker. St Peter's was founded in AD 674–5 as one of the two churches of the Benedictine double monastery of Monkwearmouth–Jarrow Abbey. The other church is St Paul's Church, Jarrow. St Peter's is a Grade I listed building and part of a scheduled monument.

Colin Kinnear

Beach south of Roker Pier

Looking across the beach between Roker Pier and North Pier.

DS Pugh

Pier at Roker

Looking along the northern breakwater at the mouth of the River Wear.

DS Pugh

Roker pier and lighthouse

Looking along the northern breakwater at the mouth of the River Wear.

DS Pugh

Mouth of the Wear

Looking across the inside of the breakwaters where the River Wear enters the sea.

DS Pugh

Beach between Roker Pier and North Pier

Looking across the little bay inside the breakwaters.

DS Pugh

Mouth of the Wear

Looking across the River Wear as it enters the sea at Sunderland harbour.

DS Pugh

North bank of the Wear

Looking inland along the River Wear in Sunderland.

DS Pugh

North Dock Basin

Looking towards boats moored on the north side of the Wear.

DS Pugh

Boats in North Dock Basin

Looking towards boats moored on the north side of the Wear.

DS Pugh

"Shadows in another light"

Dating from 1998, one of the sculptures forming part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project. The base is actually the original base of a riverside crane. Sometimes alternatively known as "The Iron Tree". To the east, the supposed shadow of the original crane is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. The University of Sunderland Library can be seen in the distance.

Oliver Dixon

"Shadows in another light"

Oliver Dixon

Shadow on St Peter's Riverside path

The supposed shadow of a crane is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. The University of Sunderland Library can be seen in the distance. See also NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light".

Oliver Dixon

Sculpture and "shadow" on St Peter's Riverside

The supposed shadow of a crane (originally standing on the concrete base of the sculpture) is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. A concrete "rivet" can also be seen, commemorating the days of shipbuilding. See also NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light".

Oliver Dixon