ARCO SUCTION DREDGERS

1974 - 1990

By Laurie Stonehouse

The following pictures show three of the most recent suction dredgers that are responsible for many swing bridge openings.  The Arco Dee and Dart were built in 1990, and the Arco Severn was built in 1974.

Photo:Arco Dee - 2008

Arco Dee - 2008

Laurie Stonehouse

Photo:Arco Dart - 1998

Arco Dart - 1998

G Bunker

Photo:Arco Severn - 1992

Arco Severn - 1992

G Bunker

Photo:Open Swing Bridge / Arco Dee - 2008

Open Swing Bridge / Arco Dee - 2008

Laurie Stonehouse

This page was added by Laurie Stonehouse on 01/03/2013.

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