[OSM-newbies] canals/quays/pontoons

[Dave F.]

osmlists at dellams.fastmail.fm wrote:
> David F. wrote: 
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>> Would man_made=pier be of use to you both?
>> Example:
>> http://osm.org/go/euu4iXBqj--
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> Having looked at the wiki, perhaps pier does fit best - certainly would seem to match the International Hydrographic Organization's definition, even though it doesn't fit my own layman's definition. However, I am still struggling with how to tag the area of water. In a sea harbour, this would not be an issue. I am unhappy with basin, as Map Features says "An area of water that drains into a river". I would not say this is a good description of this area of water (I would not say drainage has got anything to do with it). For now I am sticking with:
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> waterway: canal
> area: yes
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> Map Features does not support canals as areas, but this seems to make more sense to me than landuse=basin. This renders as an area in Mapnik, but not OSMRender (no, I'm not tagging for the renderer - just commenting!). But any other opinions/idea would be welcomed.
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> Cheers
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> David
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>   
Glad I was able to help.

http://osm.org/go/euki2g71B--

For this area I've used Dock

"A dock is an '*enclosed'* area of water used for loading, unloading, 
building or repairing ships"
For ships read barges.

http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Dock

Don't be discouraged by the pictures showing large sea fairing ships. I 
think it stil applies to canals .

Cheers
Dave F.