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Scene of the Late Accident at the City Canal Dock-Gates, Blackwall Point, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Scene of the Late Accident at the City Canal Dock-Gates, Blackwall Point, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Scene of the Late Accident at the City Canal Dock-Gates, Blackwall Point, [London], 1856....the outer gates...have been under repair, and could not be used, so that the whole pressure of the water in the dock was against the inner gate...the tide in the river was at the lowest ebb; the lock was almost dry; while on the other side of the closed gates in the lock there was a depth of some nineteen or twenty feet of water. Suddenly...the lock-gates, which opened inwards, were forced outwards towards the river, by the pressure of water, with tremendous fury, and a scene of the most alarming and almost indescribable nature ensued. The ponderous heavy gates were literally carried away from their massive bearings by the force of the current, and swept into the river, and then came the numerous lighters and craft which had collected near the entrance...many of them sank with their cargoes'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Scene of the Late Accident at the City Canal Dock-Gates, Blackwall Point, London, 1856
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is a captivating photograph that documents a tragic event that occurred over a century and a half ago. The image portrays the aftermath of an accident at the City Canal Dock-Gates, located at Blackwall Point in London. The scene is chaotic, with the outer gates of the dock under repair, and the inner gates closed, trapping a large number of vessels inside the lock. The tide in the river was at its lowest ebb, and the lock was almost dry, while on the other side of the closed gates, there was a depth of nineteen to twenty feet of water. Suddenly, the lock-gates, which opened inwards, were forced outwards towards the river by the pressure of water, resulting in a scene of alarming and almost indescribable nature. The ponderous heavy gates were carried away from their massive bearings by the force of the current and swept into the river. The numerous lighters and craft that had collected near the entrance were also swept away, many of them sinking with their cargoes. The photograph provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the power of nature and the potential dangers of the industrial waterways of London during the mid-19th century. The image is a poignant reminder of the risks that mariners and dockworkers faced in their daily lives, and the importance of safety measures and precautions in navigating the waters. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown, but the photograph serves as a testament to the events that unfolded that fateful day at the City Canal Dock-Gates, Blackwall Point, London, in 1856.
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