Dry Dock Collection

New Hydraulic Lift at the Victoria Docks, 1858. Creator: Walmsley
New Hydraulic Lift at the Victoria Docks, [London], 1858. The new graving-docks in connection with the Victoria Docks, the construction of which was commenced about two years back

The RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock
Vintage maritime history photo of the RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock

Tenby Harbour, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

EyeUbiquitous_20122152
Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Queens Island, Harland and Wolff cranes Samson and Goliath

A nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks, Plymouth, Devon, 1980. The site has been established as a naval construction and refit yard since 1690

Fishing boats at Kildownet Pier, Achill Island, County Mayo, Connaught (Connacht), Republic of Ireland, Europe

Tenby Harbour, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Neptune Energy Park Walker DP174618
Neptune Energy Park, Neptune Historic Dry Dock, Shepherd Offshore Ltd, Fisher Street, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyneside

The Calliope Dock, Auckland, New Zealand, 1850
3330903 The Calliope Dock, Auckland, New Zealand, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Calliope Dock, a historical stone dry dock on the grounds of the Devonport Naval Base, in Devonport)

The dry docks at the Victoria Docks, 1850
3330901 The dry docks at the Victoria Docks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the dry docks at the Victoria Docks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho)
938543 A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection.

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953836 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

The frame of an iron ship on the stocks at Samuda's shipbuilding yard, Cubit Town, Isle of Dogs, London
2602896 The frame of an iron ship on the stocks at Samuda's shipbuilding yard, Cubit Town, Isle of Dogs, London. Engraving, London

Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs, 1850
3330796 Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs designed by Thomas Morton of Leith)

Foto S.S. Algonquin, Clyde Steamship Co.,Schornstein
953823 Foto S.S. Algonquin, Clyde Steamship Co.,Schornstein by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953837 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

A dry dock which were used to repair ships or clean their bottoms, 1850
3330904 A dry dock which were used to repair ships or clean their bottoms, 1850; (add.info.: Sectional view of a dry dock which were used to repair ships or clean their bottoms)

A ship in dry dock at Rotherhithe, 1850
3330924 A ship in dry dock at Rotherhithe, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a ship in a dry dock at Rotherhithe. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Laird's graving docks, 1850
3330521 Laird's graving docks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Laird's graving docks in Birkenhead. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The opening of a graving dock at Jarrow, 1850
3330513 The opening of a graving dock at Jarrow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the opening of a graving dock at Jarrow. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

On the Tyne, 1914 (ink, pencil & w/c on board)
1214152 On the Tyne, 1914 (ink, pencil & w/c on board) by Bertram, Robert John Scott (1871-1953); 50.5 x32.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Reliance in dry dock, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Reliance in dry dock, 1903

Dock No. 2 at Chatham Yard, recently opened, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Dock No. 2 at Chatham Yard, recently opened, 1858. The Dock recently completed at Chatham, known as No. 2 Dock...was commenced in October, 1855, and completed in October of the present year

The Dock at Sveaborg. Creator: Elias Martin
The Dock at Sveaborg, Unknown date

New Docks and Basin, Portsmouth, 1876. Creator: Unknown
New Docks and Basin, Portsmouth, 1876. Dockyard extension comprising...a fitting and a repairing basin...a deep graving-dock...locks...[and] an extensive coal-store...when [the works] are completed

A Vessel in Dry-Dock, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
A Vessel in Dry-Dock, 17th century

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

Dry Dock on Curaçao, 1959. Creator: Suzanne Perlman
Dry Dock on Curacao, 1959

The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857.... the plans...were prepared by Mr. I. K. Brunel, and carried out under the superintendence of Mr

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905

Floating dry dock, Great Lakes Engineering Works, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Floating dry dock, Great Lakes Engineering Works, 1906

Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?)

Steamer "City of Cleveland", stern view showing construction, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer "City of Cleveland", stern view showing construction, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

Floating dry dock, Algiers, Louisiana, ca 1903. Creator: Unknown
Floating dry dock, Algiers, Louisiana, ca 1903

Floating dry dock, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Floating dry dock, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1910

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: B. F. Mills
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. "John Craig of Fairport" on boat

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Dry Dock: Where Ships Find Respite and Renewal" In the depths of history, dry docks have served as sanctuaries for mighty vessels seeking solace from the relentless tides. As we gaze upon the colossal RMS Titanic's propellers, dwarfed by the towering walls of a dry dock, we are reminded of its grandeur and tragic fate. Across time and continents, these havens have witnessed remarkable scenes. In 1980, a nuclear submarine gracefully berthed at Devonport docks in Plymouth, England—its sleek silhouette contrasting with the industrial surroundings—a testament to human ingenuity and technological prowess. From tranquil harbors to remote island piers, such as Kildownet Pier in Achill Island off County Mayo in Ireland, fishing boats find respite within dry docks' protective embrace. Here they rest after braving tempestuous seas; their nets entangled with tales of bountiful catches and arduous journeys. Tenby Harbour in Pembrokeshire, Wales stands as an enchanting example where colorful boats bob gently against ancient stone walls. Within this picturesque setting lies another hidden world—the secret realm beneath Neptune Energy Park Walker's watchful eye—where engineering marvels come alive amidst cranes erecting dreams into reality. Venturing further south to Morocco reveals a vibrant tapestry woven by fishnets, floats, and bustling commercial fishing vessels that call Africa's shores home. Dry docks here hum with activity as fishermen mend their tools while preparing for yet another fruitful expedition on vast ocean horizons. Meanwhile, Chatham Historic Dockyard echoes with whispers from centuries past—an embodiment of Britain's naval heritage, and is here that ships were birthed anew through meticulous craftsmanship and dedication—a testament to human resilience against nature's unyielding forces. But it is not only ships that seek refuge within these hallowed grounds; Red Lion Wharf bears witness to cargoes being unloaded onto waiting warehouses, a bustling hub of trade and commerce.