Turntable for boats

[steinjr]

Now that's pretty neat! Is there a reason why boats need to be turned like that? Maintenance issues or repairs?

Looks like a way of getting several ships up on shore to work on them: http://www.pointhopemaritime.com/facilities.htm

More pictures of the ship turntable: http://www.pointhopemaritime.com/phase1.htm

Smile,
Stein