These timbers and bars are all that remain of the original Ramsgate Baths that were constructed in 1950 and demolished in 1973. A larger enclosure, incorporated the southern side of the original baths in 1975. Most of it was replaced in 1999 by a floating net structure, consisting of plastic tubes and mesh netting, weighed down by chains. This part of Botany Bay has been used for public sea-water bathing since 1930.
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Nice photos. Thanks for the short tours. I've never been there, and probably won't. At least this way I can get an idea of what your area is about...
thanks!
Beautiful spot, the sand looks so fine!
Gorgeous beach. Why would they want to build baths, when you can just jump in the water?
Wolynski, just to keep some of the nasties out like sharks, stingrays and jelly fish.
Great compositions and views!
Serge
A balance beam in the shore.
It's interesting.
Shall we try it once ！
Very interesting!
How interesting that it was sectioned off like that. I'm curious to find out more.
That header photo is a ripper. I often see a collection of little boats like that, here and there, in my travels. They never seem to get used! Even at weekends. It beats me.
Wow, you have some nice pictures here! I love it!
Thank´s for your comment on my blog!
Amazing photos!
Perfect composition and colours. A great hot! Greetings from Luzia.
Beautiful pictures! So tranquil and relaxing,....Christine
Hi, is this construction built to prevent sharks from attacking swimmers? I have never seen a similar enclosure before.
Thanks for your visit.
Yes, Reader Wil. The net is there to keep sharks, stingrays and jellyfish out.
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