The River Hull

The city of Kingston upon Hull (usually abbreviated to Hull) grew up on the banks of the River Hull at the point where it flows into the River Humber. The River Hull is tidal and, flowing through the city, it is bridged at many points. Most of the bridges can be raised or swung to allow the passage of ships, as is the case with the one in the photograph with its control tower. The river's long commercial use has resulted in many structures built along its banks, some of which, though mundane, can provide useful foreground interest.The large structure spanning the river is a tidal barrier with its gate in the raised position.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10

Where the Hull meets the Humber

Today's photograph was taken very near where the River Hull flows into the River Humber. The water on the left below the pointed building (The Deep aquarium) is the Hull, and the distant water on the right is the Humber. In the foreground is one of the ends of the pier where ferries tied up before the Humber Bridge made them redundant. In the middle distance is the Sea Challenger "jack-up" wind turbine installation vessel being loaded with columns, blades etc. In the far distance is one of the ferries that links Hull with continental Europe, and to its right the cooling towers and machinery of Saltend chemicals park.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10