Schiffsanleger

boat landing stage

noun SHIFS-an-lay-ger Rare

Also means

ship pier

Usage Note

Schiffsanleger is a dock or jetty where passenger vessels moor. On Rhine, Danube, and Elbe tourist cruises, each riverside town has its own numbered Schiffsanleger. It is simpler than a full Hafen (harbour).

Examples

"Das Ausflugsschiff legte pünktlich am Schiffsanleger Nummer drei an."

Natural Translation

The excursion boat moored punctually at landing stage number three.

Literal Translation

The excursion ship moored punctually at boat landing stage number three.

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