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Opening of the Old Dock

When
31 August 1715
Where
Old Dock, Liverpool
Part of
Opening of Liverpool Old Dock

The Old Dock opened on 31 August 1715 in Liverpool, establishing the first commercial wet dock.

Built at a cost of £12,000, the dock was designed by Thomas Steers with advice from George Sorocold. It was originally called Thomas Steers' dock and marked a major advancement in port technology.

Sources

  1. Old Dock Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-12

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