Sailboats at wharves in Panama, Central America.

Panama Wharves

Sailboats at wharves in Panama, Central America.

Section view of wharves at Deptford and Blackwall, England. An example of pile work, which is work consisting of piles and is often found in construction. d, iron land ties; a, pile.

Pile Work

Section view of wharves at Deptford and Blackwall, England. An example of pile work, which is work consisting…

Pile work section of wharf construction.  Pile work is work consisting of piles, used in construction purposes for hydraulic engineering.

Section of Pile Work

Pile work section of wharf construction. Pile work is work consisting of piles, used in construction…

An illustration of a quay wall located in New York. A quay, pronounced 'key', is a wharf or bank where ships and other vessels are loaded. A quay may be constructed parallel or perpendicular to the bank of a waterway.

Quay Wall

An illustration of a quay wall located in New York. A quay, pronounced 'key', is a wharf or bank where…

The wharf of a fishing community. Boats are docked at along the side and a warehouse sits on the landward side.

Wharf

The wharf of a fishing community. Boats are docked at along the side and a warehouse sits on the landward…