Bec d'Ambès
Port in France
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The Bec d'Ambès (French pronunciation: [bɛk dɑ̃bɛs], literally Beak of Ambès) is the point of confluence of the rivers Garonne and Dordogne, in the Gironde estuary.[3] Situated 15 miles north of Bordeaux, it has an oil refinery which was destroyed by bombing during World War II, but rebuilt after the war.[4] It is in the Ambès commune.
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| Bec d’Ambes | |
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The Bec d'Ambès seen from Bayon-sur-Gironde | |
 Interactive map of Bec d’Ambes | |
  Bec d’Ambes Location in France | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Location | Gironde estuary |
| Coordinates | 44°59.88′N 0°33.18′W [1] |
| UN/LOCODE | FRAMS[2] |
| Details | |
| No. of berths | 3[1] |
| Draft depth | 12.5 metres (41 ft)[1] |
| Statistics | |
| Website Official website | |
Port and refinery
The Bec d’Ambes Terminal is an oil terminal, operated by the Port of Bordeaux and consists of three berths - 501, 511 and 512 - handling vessels up to 70,000 tonnes displacement.[1] It handles crude oil, petroleum products and liquid ammonia.[1]
