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Birds eye view of the London Docks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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Birds eye view of the London Docks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Birds eye view of the London Docks, 1845. Sailing ships in dock on the River Thames. The London Docks are separated from St. Katharines by Nightingale-lane. In round numbers, the former affords water room for 302 sail of vessels, exclusive of lighters; warehouse-room for 220, 000 tons of goods; and vault-room for 80, 000 pipes of wine and spirits. The superficial area of the vault-room is 890, 545 feet; of the warehouse-room, 1, 402, 115 feet. The total number of vessels which entered the Docks in 1844 was 1911; 362, 294 tonnage. The business of the Docks is managed by a Company, whose capital is £ 4, 000, 000; and there have been as many as 2900 labourers employed in the Docks in one day...the West India Docks were opened in 1802; the London in 1805; East India, 1806; Commercial, 1807; St. Katharine, 1808. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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This print takes us back to the bustling London Docks in 1845. With a birds-eye view, we are transported to a time when sailing ships dominated the River Thames. The London Docks, separated from St. Katharines by Nightingale-lane, were an impressive sight with their vast water room for over 300 vessels and warehouse-room capable of storing a staggering 220,000 tons of goods. The sheer scale of this industrial hub is evident as we observe the extensive vault-room that could house up to 80,000 pipes of wine and spirits. Managed by a company with a capital investment of £4 million, these docks employed thousands of laborers daily. As we delve into the historical significance of this image, it becomes clear that it represents not only a thriving trade center but also showcases Britain's dominance in maritime commerce during the Victorian era. This engraving was originally featured in "Illustrated London News" in 1845, providing readers with an insight into one of England's most vital ports. With its intricate details capturing every aspect from ships navigating through meandering river channels to towering warehouses lining the docklands area, this photograph print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and valuable documentation of our rich industrial past.
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