Category Archives: Maritime
Wellington Dock and Fairbairn Hand Cranked Crane
During the last few years there has been talk of filling in or/and making major alterations to the Listed Wellington Dock. To date none of these have happened, nonetheless, it is still worth reminding ourselves of its history. Following the … Continue reading
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Wrecking
Smuggling, privateering, piracy and wrecking have all played an important part, for centuries, in securing the finances of those who lived along the south-east Kent coast. Wrecking, the practice of taking valuables from a ship, which has foundered near or … Continue reading
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Eastern Docks – Part II 1945-1953
During the dark days of World War II, Dover Corporation devised a plan for the future of the town. Following the War town planner, Professor Abercrombie, was hired to give weight to this plan. Although Abercrombie recognised the importance of … Continue reading
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Eastern Dockyard – Part I to 1945
The 1606 Dover Harbour Charter did not include land to the east of the Boundary Groyne on Dover’s seafront. At that time, much of this area was covered by sea at high tide. However, harbour works, at the western end of Dover’s … Continue reading
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The Dover Historian 