Ferries from across the literally run on to the mud to unload cargo.

The quay will stretch to 2,700 metres and there will be 24 giant quay cranes to load and unload cargo.

A special wherry wheelbarrow was used to unload cargo, e.g. stone, from the wherries.

Large hatches above the cargo holds allowed steam winches and booms rigged to three centerline masts to quickly load or unload cargo.

Boats and ships require access points into bays and islands to load and unload cargo and people.