View of Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, Kent.


The Port of Ramsgate (also known as Port Ramsgate, Ramsgate Harbour, and Royal Harbour, Ramsgate) is a harbour situated in Ramsgate, south-east England, serving cross-Channel freight traffic and smaller working and pleasure craft. It is run on behalf of the public by the local authority, Thanet District Council. A car passenger ferry service operated by TransEuropa Ferries was suspended in April 2013 and a replacement operator has yet to be found. The Royal Harbour has a large marina, primarily based in the inner pool of the original harbour, with water levels controlled by lock gates containing 700 berths, although a number of other berths are also available in the outer harbour, and so can be accessed around the clock, rather than just either side of high tide when the gates open. The marina has a number of facilities for sailors, including refuelling, utility hook ups and amenity blocks. The lighthouse on the West harbour arm The lighthouse situated on the West harbour arm was built in 1842 and is 11m high. It is active and emits a continuous red ligh


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Location: Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, Kent.
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