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The Port of Copenhagen

Ice and Icebreakers The port is seldom affected by any thick ice. On an aver­ age every fifth year a severe winter, with ice in the Sound and the harbour, may be experienced, which formerly meant a hindrance to navigation. This, however, is now practically eliminated owing to the greater power of ships’ machinery and to the powerful icebreakers with which the port is pro­ vided. (For dues see page 91). Daily Time Signals The time ball on the mast of the “Silo“ ( P . 6 ) in the Free Port is hoisted to the top at about 12 h and 55 m and dropped at 13 h Om Os or 12 h Om Os Greenwich mean time. Storm Signals Storm signals are given from the top of the “Old Mast Crane“ (N .7 ) at the Navy Yard. Fog Signals An electric siren is sounded from the southern breakwater ( T .7 ) at the entrance to the Kronlob in foggy and snowy weather. Danger Signals Electric sirens are sounded from the Knippelsbro (K .6 ) and Langebro (1.5) in case of a breakdown of the machinery for lifting the bridge. Lights There are 39 lights in the harbour for the guidance of navigation.

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