esult of a strike at Hull docks in 1955 when six ships were
diverted and unloaded their cargoes on the fish quay. Endeavour Wharf, near the
railway station, was opened in 1964 by the local council. The number of vessels
using the port in 1972 was 291, increased from 64 in 1964. Timber, paper and
chemicals are imported while exports include steel, furnace-bricks and doors.
The port is owned and managed by Scarborough Borough Council since the Harbour
Commissioners relinquished responsibility in 1905.
A marina was started in 1979 by dredging
the upper harbour and laying pontoons. Light industry and car parks occupy the
adjacent land. More pontoons were completed in 1991 and 1995. The Whitby Marina
Facilities Centre was opened in June 2010
