The Travels of Tug 44 |
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Somerset Bridge - Bermuda |
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The Somerset Bridge in Bermuda is the world's smallest working drawbridge, with a side to side opening of only 32 inches. The purpose of this small opening is to allow a sailboat mast to squeeze through. Only the little gap in the middle under the chains opens. A previous bridge at this location had a hand-crank lift mechanism, but with this modern version you simply lift the plank by hand and pull it to the side.
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Much of the old stonework is left over from the original bridge which was built in 1620. Gotta love that beautiful Bermuda ocean water!
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