Lively Places
Ports at play today
Ships today spend very little time in port. Their owners
want them on their way and earning money as quickly as
possible. Modern methods of cargo handling ensure this
happens. Often, the ships berth a long way from a town.
Ships need much smaller crews than they once did and the crew have
too little time and too much to do to think about enjoying
themselves. Their cabins on board ship are more comfortable,
and there are on-board entertainments like television and
videos. There are nowhere near as many people working on the
docks as there once were. For all these reasons, the entertainment a port offers has often
declined. However, the traditions of hospitality, often
historic pubs, a wide variety of restaurants, and an easy-going
attitude to revellers still make ports a good place to enjoy
yourself.
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