What is a Quay?
A quay is a platform to which ships are docked for loading and unloading. A traditional quay runs parallel to the shore, and is sometimes simply made by carving into and reinforcing the shore, creating a sort of natural docking point. In contrast, a wharf runs perpendicular to the shore, creating the potential for much more docking and unloading space; most major harbors today use wharves, with quays appearing in smaller, private harbors. Quays can be built from a number of materials. In ancient times, they were built right into the banks of a river or bay, and heavily reinforced with stone. A modern quay may be built from stone, concrete, wood, or metal, with post and pier construction being common, as it is much cheaper than solid construction. A quay may be very small, or long enough to accommodate several ships, and warehouses are often situated conveniently nearby. Historically, a quay would have been a place of high activity, bordered by warehouses, shipping offices, and the home
A Quay, pronounced “kee” is a wharf, as in Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour. It is a Frenchified version of one of the few Celtic words in English. A key (also cay, also pronounced “kee”) comes from Spanish via Taino (a Caribean people) and is a low sandy island or a shallow shoal often associated with coral reefs.
A Quay is a wharf or reinforced bank where ships are loaded or unloaded. Brewers Quay is a remodeled brewery housing an array of attractions and more than 20 specialty shops. The original brewery closed in 1985. One of the more popular attractions at Brewers Quay is the Timewalk and Brewery Days attraction. Visitors follow in the footsteps of Miss Paws, the brewery cat, and her feline ancestors, to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of six hundred years of Weymouth and Portland’s fascinating past. At the start of the tour, visitors watch the hands of an old clock spin counter-clockwise, to represent time turning back to the 14th century. During the tour, nineteen life-size scenes re-create the history of the area. The tour concludes at the tastings bar, where visitors have the opportunity to sample ales brewed on site by the Quay Brewery. Weymouth Museum Inside the Brewers Quay is the Weymouth Museum, which is free of charge to enter. The Museum features the town’s social, econo
