Meikai Harbour

Meikai Harbour [沒界党; めいかいーとう] is a harbour located on Shindai Bay, beside the city of Meikai in Shinkō Prefecture. It is one of the oldest ports in Kanton, having been settled in the 9th century. The harbour remained prosperous and popular as a commercial centre throughout the centuries, and has now become one of Kanton's major ports.
Meikai Harbour has ten separate piers, used for different purposes. Daidami Pier is the main passenger pier and also the oldest of all ten, having been constructed in the mid-1600s. However, its position has been moved and adjusted several times over the years to accommodate modern requirements. Other piers in the harbour include Kuzudonin Pier, which offers warehouse space and a docking point for cruise ships, along with Meita Pier, which is outfitted for receiving food cargo, particularly grains, fruits and vegetables.
== History ==
The harbour was originally founded by settlers of ancient Meikai, who gravitated towards the ocean as a source of sustainence. For much of its existence the harbour was not used for travel, either commercial or passenger, and was solely used by fishermen living in Meikai. In the 15th century, Meikai's northern ward began to transform into a kind of port town, and the harbour quickly became an important trade passage. Although originally much smaller, it grew in tandem with its adjoining settlement, reaching primary port status in the late 1500s.
In 1860, the port was hit by a tsunami. Although the tsunami was not as damaging as previous disasters, it caused a good deal of destruction and began a period of economic backflow which lasted for almost twenty years.
Category:Ports & Harbours