Ramsgate Harbour

Harbour Street was created to give easier access to the town from the harbour.Early records show that as early as 1840 old houses existed here on both sides of the street.Ramsgate harbour was originally built as a port of refuge for vessels sheltering from stormy weather. In 1821 the people of Ramsgate gave King George IV such a loyal welcome that he gave Ramsgate Harbour its unique Royal title.

It has played important roles throughout recent history, it was one of the Ramsgate Harbour (1892) showing the marquee erected by the Clergy of Christ Church for mission services.main embarkation harbours during the Napoleonic wars, thus the main thoroughfare got its name "Military Road", in more recent times many thousands of soldiers disembarked after escaping from the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940, and one of the boats used in the evacuation is kept in the marina today.
The Royal Navy then used it as a base for Motor Torpedo Boats in the "battle of the narrow seas".


Construction of the Royal Harbour of Ramsgate began in 1749. It has been the scene of many historic events.In more recent times it is an important ferry port with links to the continent and one of the finest Marina's in the south east, holding the prestigious 4 anchor award.
This page has been borrowed from the excellent Tourist information site for Thanet.

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