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Donegall Quay was developed in the early 1800s on reclaimed land, and became an integral area for shopping in the Belfast harbour. In the 1980's, it was an active quayside where freight, such as scrap, would be transported and deposited. Donegall Quay was also used as a port, as ships would arrive, and depart for Liverpool and Glasgow. [10]
On Friday 30 November 2012 administrators were appointed to Obel Ltd, Obel Offices Ltd and Donegall Quay Ltd. The three firms control the residential complex. According to the BBC, the main firm, Donegall Quay, is unable to pay debts to the former Bank of Scotland Ireland (BoSI) — believed to be more than £51m. [14]
English: Construction of the 'Obel', Belfast A view of the 'Obel' building being constructed at Donegall Quay in Belfast as viewed from across the River Lagan. For a variety of related images of this construction see also 1675095 and 7666019 .
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The Big Fish [1] is a printed ceramic mosaic [2] sculpture by John Kindness.The 10-metre-long (33 ft) [3] statue was constructed in 1999 [3] and installed on Donegall Quay in Belfast, Northern Ireland, near the Lagan Lookout and Custom House. [4]
Belfast harbour was dredged in 1845 to provide deeper berths for larger ships. Donegall Quay was built out into the river as the harbour was developed further and trade flourished. [24] The Harland and Wolff shipbuilding firm was created in 1861 and by the time the Titanic was built in Belfast in 1912, they boasted the largest shipyard in the ...
Donegall Quay as it appeared 100 years after the strike. In mid-June 500 coal heavers from other firms went out, demanding higher wages. As the end of June approached, more than 3000 dockers were on strike, including 300 from the cross-channel companies, most of which were owned by powerful British railway magnates.
Albert Memorial Clock. The tallest building in Belfast is the Obel Tower at 86 metres (282 feet). It is the tallest building in Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland. The tallest structure in Belfast is the Black Mountain transmission station, servicing TV and Radio, at 228.6 m (750 ft 0 in).