One journey to the Odyssey Group 2004 Meeting
Last update 17 September 2004
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Leaving Morecambe Bay the Morecambe Bay gas field and the Barrow in Furness Shipyards come in to view. The gas is brought ashore by pipeline at Barrow. |
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The shallow depth of Morecambe Bay requires precise navigation along a dredged channel. |
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The sands fronting Heysham nuclear power station contain valuable cockle beds and have been the scene of confrontation and tragedy. |
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Once the vessel has cleared the channel into Morecambe Bay, Barrow in Furness at the south-western tip of Cumbria comes into sight. |
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Barrow is home to shipyards with a long history of submarine construction which undertook the construction of Britain's nuclear submarines. The original owners, Vickers, were technical leaders in a range of areas, including airships and armoured fighting vehicles. Under BAe Systems the Barrow yard remains active alongside a significant heritage site. The Barrow emergency booklet reflects the risks involved in the management of nuclear powered vessels. |
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On to Cumbria and the Isle of Man |
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