St Helier Marina is one of three

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s located in Saint Helier Harbour, and is operated by Ports of Jersey. The marina is mostly used for berthing private

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s using a series of pontoons. Since 2008, the marina has been the venue for the annual Jersey Boat Show.

Albert Pier

The marina is enclosed on the west-side by the Albert Pier, which was constructed from 1846. In 2004, the Needle sculpture on the pier, which commemorates the

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of the Queen

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, was unveiled by her son

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during his visit to the island.

New North Quay

The New North Quay, and Jersey Maritime Museum are directly to the east of the Marina.Maritime Museum
/ref> Warehousing and cranes are also located on the quay.

References

Ports and harbours of Jersey Saint Helier Marinas {{Jersey-geo-stub