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Plan of Cobourg Harbour 1835

an 1835 plan of Cobourg Harbour with proposed improvements. Both east and west piers are shown extending to a point where they almost reach each other, leaving a harbour opening.

Plan of Cobourg Harbor with proposed improvements, 1835, Francis Hall 1835 & Samuel Keefer 1841

Credit: Library and Archives Canada  [Plate] 655 [cartographic material].

This plan from 1835 shows the proposal for an east pier.  A continuous line of rock-filled wooden cribs, such as those used later in the Rice Lake Bridge, would be the construction style used.

The original contractor was replaced due to unacceptable delays.  The performance of the new contractor resulted in an excellent pier which has needed little maintenance since.