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Recent Examples of wharfSanta Cruz damaged wharf bayarea maps This map was made with Google My Maps.—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 May 2025 The municipal wharf will be closed until further notice, Santa Cruz Fire Department said.—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Stonington, Maine: After two devastating storms, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings.—Mike Belleme, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025 On Monday, a 150ft section of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed while being hit by high waves.—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for wharf
Steveston’s Seafood Heritage Richmond’s Steveston Village reflects its maritime roots with fresh Pacific seafood, working docks, and heritage sites like the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
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Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
On June 6, a boat burst into flames at a Sunny Isles Beach condominium dock, impacting six boats and two personal watercraft.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic ship separated from the pier amid strong winds in Catania, Sicily in late May, causing a guest to fall from the gangway into the water.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
The Orcas Island sand sample can be found near the lifeguard headquarters north of the pier.
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