Drydock Collection

Norway. Horten. 19th century. View of the city with the port and arsenal of the state with the Spanish frigate Blanca entering in the drydock

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, at Southampton
Reaching Southampton the Queen Mary docked in an enormous King George V graving drydock, ready for its maiden voyage to New York in May 1936

Falmouth docks EPW02354
Falmouth Docks, Falmouth, from the south-west, 1928

Falmouth docks EPW02355
aerial, dock, harbour, bhoat, ship, dockyard, drydock, EPW023355

Drydock DP140652
Falmouth Docks, Falmouth, Cornwall, 2011. View across a dry dock towards the sea

Dockyard DP140655
Falmouth Docks, Falmouth, Cornwall, 2011

Falmouth dry dock 24645_018
Falmouth, Cornwall, 2007. The dry docks in use

Denmark, Zealand, Helsingor, Danish Maritime Museum in underground drydock and Kronborg Castle, evening

Women at work in a Naval ship-building yard, 1916 (b / w photo)
443399 Women at work in a Naval ship-building yard, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

Vue d Amsterdam No. 5. Het Koninglijk Magazijn der Marine
1121933 Vue d Amsterdam No.5. Het Koninglijk Magazijn der Marine. Vue de l AmirautA, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

The U. S. S. Utah in dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, c. 1912 (b / w photo)
1078833 The U.S.S. Utah in dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, c.1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Everards shipyard. Greenhithe, Kent 24 June 1948

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, entering dry dock at Southampton
Reaching Southampton the Queen Mary entered an enormous King George V graving drydock, at the time of construction in 1933, it was the largest graving dock in the world

Postcard of a US Battleship in a Navy Dry Dock. ca. 1913, A US battleship in drydock at the Norfolk Navy Yard

Dry dock, New York, 19th century C015 / 6081
Dry dock, New York. 19th-century artwork of the dry dock at the Erie Basin, Brooklyn, New York, USA. This is a Simpson dry dock, a type of dry dock patented in 1854 by US engineer James E

Cargo ship being repainted in dry dock, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Cargo ships being washed and repainted in dry dock, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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"Drydock: A Glimpse into Maritime History" Step back in time to 19th century Norway, specifically Horten, where the concept first took shape. This innovative method of ship maintenance and repair would soon revolutionize the maritime industry. Fast forward to Southampton, England, home to the majestic Queen Mary Ocean Liner. As she gracefully docked at Falmouth docks (EPW02354), workers prepared for her transformation within the drydock's confines (EPW02355). The sight was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Meanwhile, across the waters in Denmark's Helsingor, a Danish Maritime Museum boasted an underground drydock alongside Kronborg Castle. Here, visitors marveled at historical vessels resting on solid ground – a testament to human ingenuity. Speaking of history-making ships, who could forget Belfast's Thompson Graving Dock? It housed none other than Titanic's colossal propellers before her ill-fated voyage. These massive artifacts stood as reminders of both triumph and tragedy. But it wasn't just men who shaped this industry; women too played vital roles during times of war. In a poignant black and white photograph from 1916, we witness their dedication in naval ship-building yards – a true testament to their strength and resilience. Finally, let us not overlook one iconic moment captured forever in time: RMS Titanic nearing launch on that fateful day – January 5th, 1911. Little did anyone know then what destiny awaited this magnificent vessel. As we delve deeper into maritime history through photographs like "Vue d'Amsterdam No. 5" or "Het Koninglijk Magazijn der Marine, " we realize that drydocks have been witnesses to countless stories unfolding within their walls. From Horten to Falmouth and beyond - these snapshots offer glimpses into an era when innovation met craftsmanship on land once covered by water. Drydocks stand as silent witnesses to the ever-evolving world of maritime exploration and engineering.