SOMERSET BRIDGE - THE WORLD'S SMALLEST DRAWBRIDGE - SANDYS PARISH - BERMUDA
Pont de Somerset - Le plus petit pont-levis du monde - Paroisse de Sandys - Bermudes
Coordonnées GPS: 32°16'43.0N 64°52'35.6W
Le pont Somerset relie l'île principale des Bermudes à l'île de Somerset. Il s'agit en fait du plus petit pont-levis au monde.
Il est si étroit et l'eau y est tellement peu profonde que seuls les petits bateaux peuvent passer sous le pont.
Il a été construit en 1620. A cette époque, le pont était ouvert à l'aide d'un vilebrequin manuel lorsqu'un bateau devait passer.
La clarté de l'eau est incroyable et on y retrouve beaucoup de poissons tropicaux que l'on peut d'ailleurs très bien apercevoir à partir du quai.
Ce qui nous a le plus impressionné, ce fut de voir des bancs de poissons voler littéralement au-dessus de l'eau par ce qu'ils étaient pourchassés par un prédateur.
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Somerset Bridge is a small bridge in Bermuda. Connecting Somerset Island with the mainland in the western parish of Sandys, Somerset Bridge is reputedly the smallest working drawbridge in the world.
The original bridge was built in 1620, and much of its structure remains, although the bridge was largely rebuilt in the mid 20th century. The original bridge was cranked open by hand, whereas the current bridge consists of two cantilevered half-spans, separated by an 18-inch (46 cm) gap bridged by a thick timber panel. The entire width of the drawbridge measures 32 inches. The panel is removed whenever a yacht wishes to pass beneath the bridge, allowing the unstayed mast to pass through the gap. A captain must wait for a passer-by to assist in opening the drawbridge.
On a series of Bermudian dollar banknotes issued from 2009, the bridge is featured on the reverse of the pink five dollar note, along with Horseshoe Bay and opposite an Atlantic blue marlin.
Nearby buildings often take their name from the bridge, such as a post office a park and, until October 2008, a sports club.
Somerset Bridge, Bermuda
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Somerset Bridge is a small bridge in Bermuda. Connecting Somerset Island with the mainland in the western parish of Sandys, Somerset Bridge is reputedly the smallest working drawbridge in the world.
The bridge is mentioned in the acts of Bermuda's first Parliament, held in St. George's on 1 Aug. 1620. Bridges were to be constructed at Somerset, the Flatts, and Coney Island. Additionally, the road from Somerset to Warwick was to be improved, and extended to Castle Point. The bridge appears on a 1624 map of Bermuda.
The bridge is opened by hand, via a 32 inch bisected plank, allowing the passage of a sailboat's mast. The drawbridge is depicted on a Bermudian banknote.
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360 Slideshow - The World's Smallest Drawbridge - Somerset Bridge
Here is a quick look a the world's smallest Drawbridge.
Somerset Bridge is the world's smallest Drawbridge just wide enough to allow a boats mast to pass through!
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Somerset Bridge is a small bridge in Bermuda. Connecting Somerset Island with the mainland in the western parish of Sandys, Somerset Bridge is reputedly the smallest working drawbridge in the world. Source Wikipedia
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While walking over the smallest draw bridge in the world, look at what we saw swimming below....A Big Beautiful Spotted Ray spotted off Somerset Bridge in Bermuda. I filmed this around 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning on September 13, 2014.
Smallest Drawbridge In The World - Bermuda
A boat goes through the Somerset Drawbridge. It is the smallest drawbridge in the world, 36 inches wide and a mast of a small sailboat can fit through it.
Originally built in 1620, rebuilt in mid 20th century. While the drawbridge is technically operational, it's not really used practically, according to a local retired politician on the island. Once it was rebuilt, it was operated for the opening ceremony. In practice, since the bridge is not staffed, the boat's crew would need to hold the traffic and manually open and close the bridge. Therefore, the boat is either demasted for the passage or a different route is selected.
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Somerset Bridge (Puente Somerset) es un pequeño puente ubicado en la parroquia occidental de Sandys, en las Bermudas.
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World's Smallest Drawbridge
Located in the Parish of Sandys in Bermuda is the smallest drawbridge in the world. It is know at the Somerset Bridge and the original was built in 1620. It is located on the way to the west end heading towards Somerset Village or the Royal Navel Dockyard. For more information here is a link:
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Sea Glass Beach: A great pit stop, pretty and unique. Not a long stop though. It's hidden behind the blue / green building.
Horseshoe bay: A classic, must go. Great beach, good facilities, not so pink sand.
Somerset Draw Bridge: World smallest draw bridge. Must see but it is just a pit stop not a long activity
For Sunset, we really recommend Sea Glass Beach, it's amazing.
GIbbs Hill Lighthouse: Great views, worth the trip up to see from the top. Can be a little buggy...
Jobson's Cove Beach - Great local beach, check it out! More secluded.
Royal Naval Dockyard - Lots of touristy shops and restaurants, worth a visit.
Snorkel Park Beach - Small fees that add up fast! Easily the worst beach in Bermuda but still a very nice beach. You can't beat the location or the little fish exfoliating your feet while you swim.
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