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In September 2007 we took a 2.5 hour boat tour around Antwerp harbour. This trip is highly recommended as a way of seeing a major aspect of the city, and it is hugely enjoyable.

Antwerp is Europe's second largest port.

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A ship is loaded in the port.

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A dockside view.

Like they are in Zeebrugge, those huge "portainer" cranes are a feature of the skyline in this area of Antwerp.

Cranes
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Upright cranes await their next ship.

Gear Bulk
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The Gear Bulk ship leaving Antwerp.

MSC Linzie
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MSC Linzie being loaded