Detached Mole, Gibraltar Harbour
BreakwatersBuildings and structures in Gibraltar
The Detached Mole is a breakwater located at the western aspect of the middle section of Gibraltar Harbour, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula. The Detached Mole, with the rest of harbour, is just north of the east entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar and was the site of the Detached Mole Battery. In addition to the role the breakwater plays in the defence of and access to the harbour, the Detached Mole provides berths for ships. The area adjacent to the mole is also a source of recreational and research opportunities, with dive sites at the wrecks of sunken ships.
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The Island Street, Gibraltar
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| N 36.1297 ° | E -5.3603 ° |
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The Island Street
GX11 1AA Gibraltar
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