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berth
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berth Nautical
1. a place assigned to a ship at a mooring
2. sufficient distance from the shore or from other ships or objects for a ship to manoeuvre
3. accommodation on a ship


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Disgruntled mariners claim their ancient rights of berthing in the inner harbour beneath the shadow of Carrickfergus Castle have been thwarted by the council refusing to maintain the area.
Berth 10, which is at the seaward end of the quay, became operational on March 23, 2009 with the berthing of an oil tanker now undergoing FPSO conversion.
My group The Travelling People have been privileged to have performed Liverpool folk music and sea shanties at many of the events over the past few years, including both cathedrals, culminating in music for all the big cruise liners berthing at the new Cruise Terminal.
 
 
 
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