[OSM-newbies] canals/quays/pontoons

[Dave F.]

osmlists at dellams.fastmail.fm wrote:
> On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:05 +0100, "Dave F." <davefox at madasafish.com>
> wrote:
>
>   
>> 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.
>>
>>     
>
> In this case, the area of water is not enclosed, and is used for mooring
> narrow boats used as houseboats. If I get up there again, I'll take a
> photo.
I think the enclosed was emphasised to apply for docks at sea.

However I think yours /is /technically enclosed by the banks of the canal.

What /was /it used for? I have similar in my area. Today it's used to house leisure craft but originally used for (un)loading commercial cargo of coal & quarried stone.

The important part is "used for loading, unloading, building or repairing ships"
 

> I have had a bit more of a scour around OSM for examples. I
> cannot find another similar body of water. However, I've noticed people
> using natural=water a lot. Not too sure about this - it clearly isn't
> natural! 
I've had discussions where they were claiming that it's the water that 
is being described as natural!! Which is utterly ridiculous.
> I suppose it is an option, if having canals as areas is no good
> (does anyone have any views on using area=yes?). Maybe another option is
> to use riverbank and add this as a jutting out bit of the main
> watercourse?
>
> Cheers
>
> David
>
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