[OSM-newbies] canals/quays/pontoons

[David Ellams]

On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:38 +0100, "Dave F." <davefox at madasafish.com>
wrote:
> osmlists at dellams.fastmail.fm wrote:
> > On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:05 +0100, "Dave F." <davefox at madasafish.com>
> > wrote:

> >> "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.

I would imagine it was originally used for loading cargo. It is is at
the edge of a 90s housing estate, but nearby land is industrial
(including quite old buildings). There is a nearby winch that has been
preserved for ornamental purposes. Dock doesn't feel right to me,
because that is not what it is any more, but I can see your point of
view.

Cheers

David