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Plan of River Thames Tunnel and its Approaches
Plans for first underwater tunnel to connect Wapping with Rotherhithe. Date: circa 1824
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1824 1825 Approaches Connecting Connection Constructed Drawings Plan Plans Rotherhithe Tunnel Tunnels Underwater Wapping
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This plan print, titled "Plan of River Thames Tunnel and its Approaches," offers a fascinating glimpse into the innovative engineering designs of the early 19th century. Dated circa 1824, this drawing represents the proposed layout for the first underwater tunnel to connect Wapping and Rotherhithe in London, a groundbreaking transport solution for the bustling city. The intricate detail of the plan reveals the extensive preparations required for the tunnel's construction. The approaches, shown on either side of the Thames, include ramps and shafts to facilitate the transportation of materials and workers to the tunnel site. The tunnel itself is depicted as a series of arches, designed to withstand the water pressure and ensure the safety of those using the tunnel. The tunnel's entrance at Wapping is shown as a large, arched structure, while the Rotherhithe entrance is more modest in size. The print also includes various annotations and notes, indicating the proposed location of ventilation shafts, drainage systems, and other essential features. The construction of this underwater tunnel, which was eventually completed in 1825, was a remarkable engineering feat for its time. It paved the way for future tunnel projects and revolutionized the way people moved around London, reducing travel time and improving connectivity between different areas of the city. This plan print serves as a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the engineers and innovators of the early 19th century, who dared to dream of building the impossible and transforming the urban landscape.
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