The Coastal Centre overlooks the commercial port. From it's windows it is possible to view the activities of loading and discharging cargo. Most of this is bulk cargo which has come from mainland Europe, from the Baltic to the Mediterranean. Although there are no scheduled services ships arrive regularly to bring raw and part-processed materials to keep the wheels of British industry turning. This is in direct contrast to the origins of the harbour, in 1828, when it was built exclusively for the export of coal.
Change of power, from sail to steam a hundred years ago resulted in the redevelopment of one of the two docks. The original structures and subsequent developments are easily identified.

The smaller North Dock was unable to accommodate the larger vessels and is now used by fishermen who add their own personality to the scene.

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