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Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. It was calculated by those accustomed to estimate numbers of people congregated together that 50, 000 were present to witness the opening of [Swainson Dock]...Each [of the docks] is provided with large ship-building yards adjoining, which are complete with all requisite machinery and conveniences for extensive wood and iron ship-building...The return of peace with Russia will, no doubt, in due time, have its beneficial effect upon this undertaking; and attention has already been given to the early opening and development oi trade between West Hartlepool, Russia, and the Baltic ports...In the past year of 1855 the coal shipped and conveyed by the company was 1, 196, 258 tons, being an increase of nearly 200, 000 tons over the coal tonnage of the preceding year, 1854'. Note sailors manning the yards on board ship. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph captures the momentous occasion of the opening of Swainson Dock in West Hartlepool, England, in 1856. The image, estimated to have drawn a crowd of 50,000 onlookers, showcases the grandeur of the newly constructed dock, complete with its impressive shipbuilding yards. Each dock is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and facilities for extensive wood and iron shipbuilding. With the impending return of peace with Russia, trade between West Hartlepool, Russia, and the Baltic ports was expected to flourish. In the previous year, 1855, the coal shipped and conveyed by the company had reached an impressive 1,196,258 tons, marking a significant increase of nearly 200,000 tons over the coal tonnage of the preceding year. Sailors can be seen manning the yards on board ships, ready to set sail and contribute to the bustling maritime activity. This photograph, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News, provides a glimpse into the economic growth and industrial prowess of West Hartlepool during this period.
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