This pier used to extend over a kilometer from the shore, to reach deep water vessels to allow for the transport of sugarcane.

Now however, it reaches a “mere” 800 meters

  • Kirp123@lemmy.world
    16·
    16 days ago

    This led me on a rabbit hole. Apparently the longest pier in the world is 8km, the Progreso Pier in Mexico. And it’s still in use for both cargo and passengers.

    • Venator@lemmy.nz
      2·
      14 days ago

      It’s cool but it has a different vibe since it’s a solid foundation rather than wooden. Apparently the longest wooden one is Busselton Jetty in Western Australia which is 1.8km long.