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13 November 2010A first visit for me to the Devon fishing port of Brixham. Rather a grey day hence the dull pictures. |
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The Golden Hind museum ship. A replica of Sir Francis Drakes famous flagship. |
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Fishing boats in the outer harbour. |
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The view across the harbour from above Overgang Road |
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The statue of William Prince of Orange who landed here on 5 November 1688 with his mainly Dutch army. He later became King William III of Great Britain and Ireland. |
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The colourful harbourside properties. |
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An alternative view of the reflections. |
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Looking across the harbour towards the church. |
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The Torbay lifeboat. |
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A view of Brixham taken from the breakwater. The breakwater was developed during WWII for embarkation of American troops leaving for the D Day landings. |
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