This pier used to extend over a kilometer from the shore, to reach deep water vessels to allow for the transport of sugarcane.
Now however, it reaches a "mere" 800 meters
Kirp123 @lemmy.world - 20hr
This led me on a rabbit hole. Apparently the longest pier in the world is 8km, the Progreso Pier in Mexico. And it's still in use for both cargo and passengers.
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Urangan Pier [OC]
https://piefed.cdn.blahaj.zone/posts/hl/rp/hlrpuCw9FJY2aJ5.jpgThis pier used to extend over a kilometer from the shore, to reach deep water vessels to allow for the transport of sugarcane.
Now however, it reaches a "mere" 800 meters
This led me on a rabbit hole. Apparently the longest pier in the world is 8km, the Progreso Pier in Mexico. And it's still in use for both cargo and passengers.
It looks so beautiful and peaceful there!