One of the futuristic, silver Steel Clad shells of the Thames barrier with a traditional sailing ship approaching it from a distance

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One of the futuristic, silver Steel Clad shells of the Thames barrier with a traditional sailing ship approaching it from a distance. This retractable barrier system were created to serve as a Flood defence, protecting most of Greater London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges from the North Sea

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Size: 2681px × 3575px
Location: River Thames, Greater London, UK
Photo credit: © Marieke Peche / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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