Don't worry MB, I won't be there much..
Besides, the Flipper I googled, the Falkirk was in "boat stuff"..
To answer your question: it is the Falkirk Wheel, it's a boat lift..
Quite an amazing thing..(see picture)
http://www.lusas.org/case/bridge/falkirk.html
I'm pretty sure it's right, so here goes the next question:
What is a "bulbous bow"..? Post a picture with your answer..