Cutter Suction Dredger Beverwijk 31 in Richards Bay Harbour, Natal, South Africa (00092383)
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Description: The cutter suction dredger Beverwijk 31 played a crucial role in the construction of Richards Bay Harbour in Natal, South Africa. Nine large cutter suction dredgers and two hopper dredgers were used to excavate over 170 million cubic meters of material. With over 70 kilometers of pipeline and five floating intermediate pump stations, this was a massive construction project.
Location: Natal, , South Africa
Date of Capture: 30.11.1974