'Whale' Roadway Section and Buffer Pontoon of the Second World War Mulberry Harbour is a Grade II English Listed buffer pontoon in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1943/04/00 | Designed by Col Steer Webster, orders are placed for the construction of the whales. | Whale Bridge Section | Operation Overlord | |||
| 1943/07/00 | Whale elements are fabricated by about 200 companies throughout Britain. | Whale Bridge Section | ||||
| 1943/12/00 | For reasons of secrecy, Whale components are only assembled at two Royal Engineer depots, principally at Marchwood, Hampshire. | Whale Bridge Section | Operation Overlord |
| Particulars for 'Whale' Roadway Section and Buffer Pontoon of the Second World War Mulberry Harbour: | |
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| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Sight Category | Structure |
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| English Listed Building List Entry: | 1448094 |
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