old harbor

Weathered maritime district

Old harbor describes a port facility that has been in use for a long time, often contrasted with newer developments: The old harbor still handles fishing boats while container ships use the modern terminal.

Many coastal cities preserve their old harbors as historic districts with restaurants and tourist attractions.

As a place name, Old Harbor appears in various locations.

Related
  • wharfShip docking structure
  • dockMooring structure at water's edge
  • pierWaterfront landing structure
  • quayWaterfront loading platform
  • maritimeOf the sea

ships · fishing · lobster traps · fish market · fishing village · boats · weathered · anchored · seaside · sea breeze · salt air · nautical · vintage · historic · cobblestone · lighthouse · mooring · seagulls

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development status

old harborindustrial port

Commercial shipping facility

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G