Old Dock
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The Old Dock, originally known as Thomas Steers' dock, was the world's first commercial wet dock.[2] The 3+1⁄2 acres (1.4 ha) dock was built on the River Mersey in Liverpool, England, starting in 1710 and completed in 1716.[3][4] A natural tidal pool off the River Mersey, which probably gave its name to Liverpool centuries earlier, was partially filled and locked in from the river with quay walls erected.
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Location | Liverpool, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 53.4025°N 2.9886°W / 53.4025; -2.9886 |
OS grid | SJ342900 |
Details | |
Owner | Grosvenor Group (site)[1] |
Opened | 31 August 1715 |
Closed | 31 August 1826 |
Type | Wet dock |
Area | 3+1⁄2 acres (1.4 ha) |
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