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[PacNWMike]

noun, plural jetties.
1. a pier or structure of stones, piles, or the like, projecting into the sea or other body of water to protect a harbor, deflect the current, etc.
2. a wharf or landing pier.
3. the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier.

 

[Aushiker]

Thanks for the definition. I used the "term" jetties because that is what they are commonly called here in my little world .... For clarity's sake if I may add to @PacNWMike definition, the Macquarie Dictionary, Australia's dictionary, defines a jetty as

jetty1

/ˈdʒɛti/ (say 'jetee)
noun (plural jetties)
1. a wharf or landing pier.

2. the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier.

3. Obsolete → mole3 (def. 1).

[Middle English gette, from Old French jetee, noun use of feminine past participle of jeter throw]

and a pier as

pier
/pɪə/ (say pear)
noun 1. a structure built out into the water to serve as a landing place for ships, and, sometimes, protect a harbour; a breakwater; jetty.

2. such a structure used as a pleasure promenade.

3. one of the supports of a span of a bridge or of two adjacent spans.

4. a square pillar.

5. a portion of wall between doors, windows, etc.

6. a pillar or post on which a gate or door is hung.

7. a support of masonry or the like for sustaining vertical pressure.

[Middle English per(e), from Medieval Latin pera]

In the context of this thread I would suggest that the structures or parts there of fitting the definitions of at least #1 in the definition of a jetty are appropriate as are structures or parts there of fitting #1 in the definition of pier. Does that sound reasonable?

I hope that clarifies it for everyone and it fits everyone's understanding of a "jetty."

I have also amended the title to cover all three "labels" or types. I hope that covers all English speaking options at least

Regards
Andrew

 

[Aushiker]

and for amusement's sake the Macquarie Dictionary defines in part a wharf as ...

wharf

/wɔf/ (say wawf)

noun (plural wharves or wharfs)
1. a structure built on the shore of, or projecting out into, a harbour, stream, etc., so that vessels may be moored alongside to load or unload or to lie at rest; a quay; a pier.

So it seems that wharf's would also be appropriate in this thread, more so as jetties are wharfs, as are they landing piers

Andrew

 

[Aushiker]

So here is photo of a wharf, jetty or pier ... take your pick That said I believe its name is "Fleet Street Jetty" but I cannot 100% confirm that.

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Bollard by Andrew, on Flickr

Andrew

 

[PacNWMike]

So it would seem that my photo of Rodel is clearly a jetty while the one of the Crannog is a stretch.

 

[rloewy]

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[janneman]

Rotterdam:

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[Aushiker]

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Aloca No. 1 Jetty by Andrew Priest, on Flickr

Challenger Beach, Kwinana. The Pacific Logger is docked and loading.

Andrew

 

[Aushiker]

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Aloca No. 1 Jetty by Andrew Priest, on Flickr

Challenger Beach, Kwinana, Western Australia

Andrew

 

[Aushiker]

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Alcoa No. 1 Jetty par Andrew Priest, on ipernity

 

[Aushiker]

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Sinfonia Lines par Andrew Priest, on ipernity

The handy-size bulk carrier, Sinfonia, having her lines being put in place on the Alcoa No. 1 Jetty, Navel Base, Western Australia.

Andrew

 

[Aushiker]

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Global Vision par Andrew Priest, on ipernity

 

[Zeus1]

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The jetty at Nieuwpoort, Belgium.
Samyang 7.5 mm.

 

[Crdome]

So here is photo of a wharf, jetty or pier ... take your pick That said I believe its name is "Fleet Street Jetty" but I cannot 100% confirm that.

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Bollard by Andrew, on Flickr

Andrew

Fabulous shot!

 

[Crdome]

OK, here you go...

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crannog

Amazing structure!

 

[ThereAndBackAgain]

It is amazing. Mike - where is this crannog? If it's where I think it is, it's Llangorse.

 

[PacNWMike]

- where is this crannog?

It is a reconstructed crannog on the original site on Loch Tay, short walk from Kenmore. This is the interior Other crannog sites are visible in the area.

 

[ThereAndBackAgain]

Thanks! Not the one I expected but I'll put it down for a visit if I possibly can!
Dave

 

[aphasiac]

Taken this weekend! EPL5 + 12-50 zoom.

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[biomed]

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