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Opening of Liverpool Old Dock

When
1715
Where
Old Dock, Liverpool
Episodes
1

The Old Dock in Liverpool opened on 31 August 1715, becoming the world's first commercial wet dock. Designed by engineer Thomas Steers with advice from George Sorocold, the project cost £12,000 and was completed in 1716.

Episodes

  1. 31 August 1715 · Old Dock, LiverpoolOpening of the Old Dock

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

Background and detail

Engineering and Construction. Thomas Steers served as the primary engineer, with additional advice from George Sorocold. The dock covered 3.5 acres and was built at a cost of £12,000. Although opened in 1715, the project was formally completed in 1716.

People involved

Sources

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

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