Tag: History

  • Industrial Funchal

    #Madeira #Funchal #Coal #Steamships #Wales #Brazil In April 2024, whilst on holiday in Madeira, we came across the industrial landmark Cais do Carvão that translates to ‘Coal pier’.  Situated on the edge of Funchal near to the Marine Biology Station1, as shown on the map below2, it dates to around 1900.  As it is out…