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Somerset Bridge Bermuda
This is the world's smallest draw bridge. Which means that it opens up from the middle allowing the ships to pass by.
Actually, the bridge is so narrow and water here is so shallow, ships can't reach this point.
Only sail boats pass through it. This narrow strip of water is used mainly for boat tours these days.
I took the below picture from a small grassy lawn that runs along the shore of the water. Somerset bridge was originally constructed way back in 1620. In those days, whenever a small ship required to pass through, the bridge used to be opened using a manual crankshaft.
Somerset Bridge Bermuda
In 20th century, Somerset bridge went through some major renovation, but much of it's basic constructs have been retained even now.
Presently the bridge has cantilever based two half spans. In between the spans, there is a 22 inch wide timber that is placed to bridge the gap between the two. You can clearly see the timber piece in the picture above. Whenever a sail boat is required to go under the bridge, this timber piece is only removed to allow just the mast of the boat to pass through.
While standing on the bridge, the view around is beautiful, particularly the Ely's harbor and the old Bermudian cottages near by.
Location
Somerset Island, Sandy's Parish, Bermuda
Check out Bermuda Tourist Map to view the location.
Bus Route: #7, 8
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