Detached Mole, Gibraltar Harbour

In addition to the role the breakwater plays in the defence of and access to the harbour, the Detached Mole provides berths for ships.

There are 2,600 feet of berthing accommodation on the eastern side of the Detached Mole suitable for large vessels.

[1] The Detached Mole is positioned at the western aspect of the middle section of the harbour,[1][2] which is located just north of the east entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar.

The wall was built upon a foundation of rubble stone that was first deposited by barges and then leveled by divers before the placement of the concrete blocks.

It is believed that the remains of the trawler were dragged through the north entrance to the harbour and dumped outside the Detached Mole.

This annual award is given to the individual or group who has made the most substantial "contribution to maritime archaeology and research through the adoption process.

"[13] The ownership of the Detached Mole passed from the UK Ministry of Defence to be completely owned by the Government of Gibraltar in 2011.