4959707737

The Port of Copenhagen

followed by the “Gasvaerkshavn“ (G . 4 ) with 6.2 metres. To the east are the extensive quays of “Islands Brygge“ (G. H .5 ) used for a variety of purposes: unloading of sand, stone, timber and coal. Here is a depth of 6.2 metres (7.5 metres in the channel), and farther to the south, with a depth of 7.5 metres, stands “Soyakagefabrikken“ (G .5 ) (The Dan­ ish Soya Cake Factory) to which the motorships of the East Asiatic Company, Ltd., bring from the Far East large quantities of soya beans and ground-nuts. After treatment this fodder is distributed to the provincial harbours by small motor sailing vessels. Beyond the south end of Islands Brygge, there are, to the west, first the entrance to the “Fiskerihavn“ (Fishery Har­ bour) ( F . 3 . 4 ) with 5 metres depth, used for laying up of small fishing boats, also a timber yard, and Petersen & Al-

Factories at Islands Brygge.

39