West End

[Missmypomswhencruising]

We are docking at "West End". Is that the same as "Dockyard"?

[jackretired]

We are docking at "West End". Is that the same as "Dockyard"?

 

Bermuda posted this:

 

Royal Naval Dockyard

 

Located at the western end of Bermuda in Sandy's Parish, Royal Naval Dockyard has two berths or piers - Kings Wharf and the newly built Heritage Wharf. The berths are lined up one after the other as you can see in the picture. This is where most of the cruise ships dock these days. The piers can accommodate large passenger ships.

The older berth at the Kings Wharf was inaugurated in 1990 by late Princess Margaret. However in early 2000 it was realized that a second berth was necessary for future of Bermuda's tourism.

 

So the Heritage Wharf was built in 2009 as planned although it overshot the construction budget by 70%. Protection of the pregnant dolphins at the nearby Dolphin Center was supposed to be one of the main contributors to such cost overrun. The new dock at the Heritage Wharf was built originally for Voyager Class of ships and not the latest Genesis Class. So it had to be redesigned several times, which too heavily added to the extra cost. However the largest and the latest cruise ships can now dock here.

 

About 300,000 visitors come to Bermuda every year by cruise, and most of the ships dock here at the dockyard. So it's a busy port. During the high season (April to October) you will see large cruise ships docking here almost everyday.

 

This huge dockyard complex where the cruise berths are located was once a base of Royal Navy and built by the British in early 19th century. It has come a long way since. It is now one of the top sightseeing and tourist attractions in Bermuda. Check out Royal Naval Dockyard to know about the complex and all that it offers.

[SailBadtheSinner]

We are docking at "West End". Is that the same as "Dockyard"?

 

Here's a map of the Dockyard:

 

 

 

SBtS

[Missmypomswhencruising]

Thank you all for your help.