The area of Portland Bill had been quarried during the 19th-century and continued until the early 20th-century. During its commercial years, the stone shipping quay was created as the Bill's prime quay to ship Portland stone off the island. A hand-operated wooden crane was originally erected there for this purpose.
After quarrying ceased in the area in the early 20th century, the quay's crane, which became known as Red Crane, was used to lower fisherman and their boats into the sea. The crane was later replaced by a steel crane, which remains in place today. It continues to be used by fishermen.

Date: 03/05/2019

Location: Portland Bill

Photographer: Andy Kench