HL Deb 25 October 1982 vol 435 cc389-90WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What information they have concerning the maximum draught and tonnage of ships that can enter the docks at Warrenpoint, County Down, at (a) high tide, (b) any state of the tide.

The Secretary of State for Trade (Lord Cockfield): I understand that the maximum depths of water at high water springs in the approach channel to Warrenpoint is approximately 26 feet, with 30 feet at the quays. The depths at low water are approximately 13 feet and 17 feet respectively. The maximum draught of ships which could use the port would be 22 feet at high water and 11 feet at low water. The tonnage of such vessels would depend on the type of vessel and the cargo carried.