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Dock Collection

Background imageDock Collection: The Empress of England at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool. 18th April 1957

The Empress of England at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool. 18th April 1957

Background imageDock Collection: The last watch at the Brunswick Dock, (left to right), acting dockmaster Alec Broadbent

The last watch at the Brunswick Dock, (left to right), acting dockmaster Alec Broadbent, gatemen Bob Bennett, Cyril Vine, Charles Goldson and Geoff Dawson. 3rd January 1975

Background imageDock Collection: King George Dock, Hull, East Yorkshire. March 1965

King George Dock, Hull, East Yorkshire. March 1965

Background imageDock Collection: Scenes at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 8th February 1949

Scenes at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 8th February 1949

Background imageDock Collection: Aerial view of Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 17th August 1980

Aerial view of Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 17th August 1980
Aerial view of Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside.17th August 1980

Background imageDock Collection: Views of Liverpool, including St. Johns Beacon. 13th July 1989

Views of Liverpool, including St. Johns Beacon. 13th July 1989

Background imageDock Collection: Left standing idle after loading the final cargo on board the coastal steamer Farringay

Left standing idle after loading the final cargo on board the coastal steamer Farringay at the Queens Dock, Cardiff, these coal hoists will never again load vessels bound for far countries with their

Background imageDock Collection: This mornings photograph of Bristol Channel Ship Repairers dry dock at Cardiff Docks

This mornings photograph of Bristol Channel Ship Repairers dry dock at Cardiff Docks. 28th May 1976

Background imageDock Collection: Queen Elizabeth II, opening the Langton River Entrance at Langton Dock System

Queen Elizabeth II, opening the Langton River Entrance at Langton Dock System. December 1962

Background imageDock Collection: The Hellyer Brothers latest trawler Orsino see here leaving Hull for the Icelandic

The Hellyer Brothers latest trawler Orsino see here leaving Hull for the Icelandic fishing grounds. 7th December 1966

Background imageDock Collection: The trawler Orsino see here at Hull being modified as the Board of Trade Mother Ship for

The trawler Orsino see here at Hull being modified as the Board of Trade Mother Ship for the UK northern fishing fleet. The Board of Trade aims was to provide Meterological Information

Background imageDock Collection: Launch of the Miranda Guiness, last ship to be built at the Charles Hill Bristol Shipyard

Launch of the Miranda Guiness, last ship to be built at the Charles Hill Bristol Shipyard, 1976

Background imageDock Collection: Workmen from Garston Stevedores lifting their hats to the success of their company

Workmen from Garston Stevedores lifting their hats to the success of their company. The firm was started by three dockers who were made redundant in the late 1980s

Background imageDock Collection: Fishing boats seen here tied up and deserted in Lowestoft harbour after a busy

Fishing boats seen here tied up and deserted in Lowestoft harbour after a busy and bustling herring season 18th March 1933

Background imageDock Collection: Views of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and the Grain Silo, currently being demolished

Views of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and the Grain Silo, currently being demolished. 13th July 1989

Background imageDock Collection: Deckhand Richard Sorenson adores the sea. But the love-affair has been one sided, Richard

Deckhand Richard Sorenson adores the sea. But the love-affair has been one sided, Richard, 19, has been to sea twice and both times ended in disaster

Background imageDock Collection: Two lifeboats from Hartlepool (right: is the 44 018 The Scout

Two lifeboats from Hartlepool (right: is the 44 018 The Scout) and the boat on the left is the Sunderland lifeboat, the 44 017 The RNLB Wavy Line. Picture taken. 2nd March 1993

Background imageDock Collection: Swansea Dock, closed to shipping for two days because a jammed lock gate blocked the dock

Swansea Dock, closed to shipping for two days because a jammed lock gate blocked the dock entrance. 31st December 1972

Background imageDock Collection: Swansea South Dock in April 1959. Winter has just past

Swansea South Dock in April 1959. Winter has just past and we are into spring when this picture was taken. The boats have been sitting here throughout winter but soon with summer approaching

Background imageDock Collection: Swansea Docks is the collective name for several docks in Swansea, Wales

Swansea Docks is the collective name for several docks in Swansea, Wales. The Swansea docks are located immediately south-east of Swansea city centre

Background imageDock Collection: An R. A. F Dakota spraying the city of Singapore with D. D

An R. A. F Dakota spraying the city of Singapore with D. D
An R.A.F Dakota spraying the city of Singapore with D.D.T to help in the fight against the malarial mosquito. Circa Nov 1945

Background imageDock Collection: Damage inflicted on the docks at Ostend by the R. A. F. and the Royal Navy

Damage inflicted on the docks at Ostend by the R. A. F. and the Royal Navy
Damage inflicted on the docks at Ostend by the R.A.F. and the Royal Navy. What was once an active block of warehouses on the West Quay of the Bassin de la Marine is no longer operative

Background imageDock Collection: Canadian troops arrive in Britain, where they were welcomed by Admiral Bromley

Canadian troops arrive in Britain, where they were welcomed by Admiral Bromley and General Sir Robert Gordon Findlayson. Location unknown, though many Canadian troops did sail into Liverpool Docks

Background imageDock Collection: Supplies from Great Britain and the USA arrive in the Middle East

Supplies from Great Britain and the USA arrive in the Middle East. Pictured, some of the latest supplies being unloaded. Tons of bully beef being loaded on to trucks on the quayside. November 1942

Background imageDock Collection: Salvage work in progress on the remains of the munition ship Malakand (Brocklebank Line

Salvage work in progress on the remains of the munition ship Malakand (Brocklebank Line) which blew up in the Huskisson Dock, Liverpool, during the May Blitz, 1941 after heroic efforts to save her

Background imageDock Collection: At least 36 bombs explode during a successful raid on the docks at Den Helder in Holland

At least 36 bombs explode during a successful raid on the docks at Den Helder in Holland by RAF Ventura planes on the 23rd of December 1942

Background imageDock Collection: The target area of the docks at Den Helder in Holland just before a successful raid by

The target area of the docks at Den Helder in Holland just before a successful raid by RAF Ventura planes. 23rd of December 1942

Background imageDock Collection: The Pipe Band of the Canadian Army arrive at Liverpool, Merseyside, in May 1940

The Pipe Band of the Canadian Army arrive at Liverpool, Merseyside, in May 1940. Picture taken 22nd May 1940

Background imageDock Collection: Work being carried on a ship of the Ellerman Lines, a cargo ship. Liverpool

Work being carried on a ship of the Ellerman Lines, a cargo ship. Liverpool. 1945. Picture taken 2nd September 1945

Background imageDock Collection: A view of the damaged docks in Cherbourg, where U.s Army engineers are rushing the job of

A view of the damaged docks in Cherbourg, where U.s Army engineers are rushing the job of
A view of the damaged docks in Cherbourg, where U.S Army engineers are rushing the job of clearing and reconstruction for the anding area of Allied supplies. 19th July 1944

Background imageDock Collection: Prime Minister John Major surrounded by tractors during his visit to Massey Ferguson

Prime Minister John Major surrounded by tractors during his visit to Massey Ferguson Tractors at Sheerness Docks. 3rd April 1992

Background imageDock Collection: Major R E Vargas of Pontypridd sits at the Entrance to Cardiff Docks for a quiet evening

Major R E Vargas of Pontypridd sits at the Entrance to Cardiff Docks for a quiet evening fishing. October 1964

Background imageDock Collection: Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 22nd January 1989

Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 22nd January 1989

Background imageDock Collection: A view of the dockside gantry cranes from the roof of Number One Gladstone Dock shed

A view of the dockside gantry cranes from the roof of Number One Gladstone Dock shed, Liverpool. March 1927

Background imageDock Collection: The huge floating dock built at Wallsend passes down the River Tyne on its long journey

The huge floating dock built at Wallsend passes down the River Tyne on its long journey to Singapore. 21st June 1928

Background imageDock Collection: Liverpool docks. Circa 1960

Liverpool docks. Circa 1960

Background imageDock Collection: The Russian ice breaker 'Lenin'photographed in Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead

The Russian ice breaker "Lenin"photographed in Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead
The Russian ice breaker " Lenin" photographed in Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead. 12th October 1948

Background imageDock Collection: Bishop Herbert Gresford Jones conducting the commissioning service for HMS Whitby at

Bishop Herbert Gresford Jones conducting the commissioning service for HMS Whitby at Cammell Laird, Birkenhead. 10th July 1956

Background imageDock Collection: After a two-day wait this lorry is unloaded at Gladstone Dock with freight for New

After a two-day wait this lorry is unloaded at Gladstone Dock with freight for New Zealand. 24th October 1960

Background imageDock Collection: This striking photograph of central Middlesbrough spotlight the old railway dock

This striking photograph of central Middlesbrough spotlight the old railway dock and the Hospitality Inn (formerly Dragonara)

Background imageDock Collection: As a warm June evening draws to a close two men enjoy a leisure hour in the evening sun

As a warm June evening draws to a close two men enjoy a leisure hour in the evening sun alongside Cardiff Docks, Wales. 8th June 1962

Background imageDock Collection: Unloading rubber at Cardiff Docks. 13th July 1976

Unloading rubber at Cardiff Docks. 13th July 1976

Background imageDock Collection: The empty Mount Stuart Channel Dry Dock, Cardiff Docks. 19th July 1967

The empty Mount Stuart Channel Dry Dock, Cardiff Docks. 19th July 1967

Background imageDock Collection: A ship in Bute Dry Dock, from the top of a crane. 4th August 1951

A ship in Bute Dry Dock, from the top of a crane. 4th August 1951

Background imageDock Collection: Still undergoing repair at the docks Cardiff is the Queens Pier Head Bridge

Still undergoing repair at the docks Cardiff is the Queens Pier Head Bridge, which has been undergoing repair work for the past two months. 21st May 1967

Background imageDock Collection: Cardiff Docks. 22nd July 1965

Cardiff Docks. 22nd July 1965

Background imageDock Collection: Cardiff Docks. 14th October 1957

Cardiff Docks. 14th October 1957

Background imageDock Collection: Cardiff Docks is at present enjoying a minor boom - thanks to a sudden spurt in the car

Cardiff Docks is at present enjoying a minor boom - thanks to a sudden spurt in the car export trade, with two ships now being loaded with almost 2, 200 vehicles between them



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