Swansea and Port Talbot Docks History

Ships at Swansea Docks 2024 – Summer

Photos courtesy of Gavin John

Arklow Beach, Arklow Racer, Eems Dart & Wilson Dublin departing Swansea with cargoes of coal ex TATA Steelworks, Port Talbot

Trinity House vessel Galatea arriving at Swansea

Irish light vessel Granuaile in Kings Dock lock, waiting to depart

Border Force cutter HMC Seeker in Kings Dock lock

P/S Waverley departing Swansea, June 2024 (photo: Richard Nicholas)



UKD Orca in Swansea for routine maintenance dredging

Dutch survey vessel Furgo Searcher in Kings Dock



November 2024

– Bulk carrier Onego Wilsa arriving at Swansea Docks to load a cargo of coal for the USA

Onego Wilsa crossing Swansea Bay assisted by tugs VB Zeebrugge & Irishman

Onego Wilsa arriving at Swansea Docks 11th November 2024

Onego Wilsa entering Kings Dock lock, Swansea

Onego Wilsa in Kings Dock heading for No.4 Quay

Onego Wilsa berthing at No.4 Quay

Onego Wilsa loading coal at No.4 Quay – destination Mobile Alabama



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