Belfast Harbour Commissioners

Sectors:

  • Transport services Port & harbour services

Notes:

Traces origins to the Corporation for Preserving & Improving the Port & Harbour of Belfast, commonly called the Ballast Board, brought into being by act of the Irish Parliament in 1785. Given further powers 1837. In 1847 the Belfast Harbour Act repealed previous acts and led to the formation of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners with powers to improve and manage the port of Belfast. Over years reclaimed land, improved access and built port infrastructure. Continues

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