History

Brighton Marina has had an interesting history since its conception almost 40 years ago.

It was opened by HM The Queen and has become the largest marina complex in Europe.

Read on to find out how it got there.

1970's

Work began on the construction of what was to become Europe's largest marina in the winter of 1971. Huge reinforced concrete cassions each weighing 600 tonnes were fabricated on site and put into place by a giant 600 tonne crane which had to be constructed on site.

In June 1973 the final caissons of the West Breakwater were laid and then almost 3 years later in 1976 the last caisson was laid at the end of the East Breakwater.

By August 1977 the infrastructure of the marina was completed and the yacht berths were in the process of installation.

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1970's