Among steel ships, the type known as the "whaleback" originated here; and iron and wooden ships, launches and small pleasure craft are also made.
Under pleasure craft insurance, theft is, in general terms, an insured risk in respect of the vessel herself.
Boat owners should be aware that pleasure craft may be delayed by up to two hours whilst the temporary pedestrian footbridge is erected.
There were also pleasure-craft displays organized by the marina's resident yacht brokerage, Fox's yacht brokerage, Fox's Yacht Sales.
Above the lock into the tidal basin is a vast basin used by many seagoing pleasure craft.
