Dry Dock Collection (page 4)

The U. S. S. Utah in dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, c. 1912 (b / w photo)
1078833 The U.S.S. Utah in dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, c.1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

New Dry Dock at the United States Navy-Yard (engraving)
1096514 New Dry Dock at the United States Navy-Yard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Dry Dock at the United States Navy-Yard)

Two Large Ships under Construction. Creator: N. Artsay
Two Large Ships under Construction

Shipbuilders at the King George V dry dock in Southampton replace one of the mighty propellors of the Cunard liner R.M.S. Queen Mary

The empty Mount Stuart Channel Dry Dock, Cardiff Docks. 19th July 1967

Cardiff Docks. 22nd July 1965

Cardiff Docks. 26th February 1968

The GSI survey ship JE Jonsson seen here under going refit in a Humberside shipyard. 17th February 1981

The Norwegian trawler Ringo (R-300 S) seen here in dry dock for repairs in Hull. 17th January 1984

The Thor Trawl factory trawler seen here in a Hull dry dock undergoing repairs. 13th December 1984

The Discovery seen here in Smiths Dock South Bank. 11th September 1980

Submarines in Dry Dock, 1917. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Submarines in Dry Dock, 1917

In the Dry Dock, 1917. Creator: Joseph Pennell
In the Dry Dock, 1917

On the Ways, 1918. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
On the Ways, 1918

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Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Queens Island, Angular view of one of the two Harland and Wolff cranes known as Samson

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Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Queens Island, One of the two Harland and Wolff cranes known as Samson

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England, London, The bow of the Cutty Sark under the new canopy creating a display space in the dry dock in Greenwich

Colchester CO7 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Colchester CO7 9

The Custom House, Liverpool, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Custom House, Liverpool, mid 19th century. A ship in dry dock in front of the Custom House in the port of Liverpool. The building, which opened in 1839

Red Star liner in dry dock for repair, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Red Star liner in dry dock for repair, c1905. Passenger ship of the Red Star Line undergoing regular hull cleaning or other repairs. Postcard

Dry Dock at Esquimalt, British Columbia, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Dry Dock at Esquimalt, British Columbia, c1897. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada

Motor Liner Carnarvon Castle, c1930. Creator: Harland and Wolff Ltd
Motor Liner " Carnarvon Castle", c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

The Mauretania in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: H. Aslin
The " Mauretania" in Dry Dock, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

The Majestic Entering Dry Dock Hauled by Tugs, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Majestic" Entering Dry Dock Hauled by Tugs, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Constructing a Dry Dock at Swansea, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Constructing a Dry Dock at Swansea, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Overhauling a Large Liner in a Graving Dock at Liverpool, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Overhauling a Large Liner in a Graving Dock at Liverpool, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Albert Dock Extension, Port of London, c1930. Creator: Alfieri
Albert Dock Extension, Port of London, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Putting the Obelisk in the Hold of the Steamer, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Putting the Obelisk in the Hold of the Steamer, 1881. From " St. Nicholas: Volume VIII. Part I. November 1880, to May 1881". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1881]

John Stevenss Twin-Screw Steamer, Built in 1804, c1930. Creator: Unknown
John Stevenss Twin-Screw Steamer, Built in 1804, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

At Work on the Stern of the Mauretania, in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: Unknown
At Work on the Stern of the " Mauretania", in Dry Dock, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The White Star Liner Doric Under Construction, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The White Star Liner " Doric" Under Construction, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Cleaning the Hull of the Majestic in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Cleaning the Hull of the " Majestic" in Dry Dock, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

View of the Temple of Aesculapius, pub. 1764. Creator: Robert Adam (1728-92)
View of the Temple of Aesculapius, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, pub. 1764 (engraving)

Dry Dock at Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Dry Dock at Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada, c1900. Port on Vancouver Island on the west coast, home to the Pacific fleet of the Royal Canadian Navy

The steam yacht Priscilla on slips, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Priscilla on slips, 1912

Steam yacht Branwen, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Branwen, 1914. Branwen, 135 feet length overall, launched in 1905 was the first vessel built at the John I. Thornycroft & Companys Woolston yard

Steam yacht Branwens hull, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Branwens hull, 1914. Branwen, 135 feet length overall, launched in 1905 was the first vessel built at the John I. Thornycroft & Companys Woolston yard

Steam yacht Branwens hull with plates removed, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Branwens hull with plates removed, 1914. Branwen, 135 feet length overall, launched in 1905 was the first vessel built at the John I. Thornycroft & Companys Woolston yard

The Ship that Became A Dry Dock, 1937. The remains of the Canton. Which was sunk in Limehouse, London, in 1829 to form a dry dock. Here we see the dry dock during extension work in 1898

Celebration of the 13th anniversary of the City Steam Boat Company, Battersea, London, c1859. Captains, crews, and working staff commemorating the 13th anniversary of the CSBC the dry dock at

Children of workmen in the service of the City Steam Boat Company, c1859. Artist
Children of workmen in the service of the City Steam Boat Company, c1859. The children are celebrating their annual festival in the dry dock at the companys works, Battersea, London

The Nelson at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, London, 1815. The Nelson in dry dock undergoing repairs

The Shipbuilder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Poster to raise awareness of Ligue Maritime Franciase, 1918
Poster to raise awareness of Ligue Maritime Franciase, pub. 1918 (colour lithograph)

The White Star Liner Majestic entering the worlds largest graving dock at Southampton, c1934, (19)
The White Star Liner Majestic entering the worlds largest graving dock at Southampton, c1934, (1935). RMS Majestic was a White Star liner working on the North Atlantic run

Newquay harbour, Newquay, Cornwall, 1908

HMS Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, early 20th century. Artist: Wright & Logan
HMS Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, early 20th century. Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765

The remnants of a Thames-side city merchant mansion, near Cannon Street Station, 1926-1927. Artist: Paterson
The remnants of a Thames-side city merchant mansion, near Cannon Street Station, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

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"Dry Dock: Where Ships Find Respite and Renewal" In the depths of history, dry docks have served as sanctuaries for mighty vessels seeking solace from the relentless tides. As we gaze upon the colossal RMS Titanic's propellers, dwarfed by the towering walls of a dry dock, we are reminded of its grandeur and tragic fate. Across time and continents, these havens have witnessed remarkable scenes. In 1980, a nuclear submarine gracefully berthed at Devonport docks in Plymouth, England—its sleek silhouette contrasting with the industrial surroundings—a testament to human ingenuity and technological prowess. From tranquil harbors to remote island piers, such as Kildownet Pier in Achill Island off County Mayo in Ireland, fishing boats find respite within dry docks' protective embrace. Here they rest after braving tempestuous seas; their nets entangled with tales of bountiful catches and arduous journeys. Tenby Harbour in Pembrokeshire, Wales stands as an enchanting example where colorful boats bob gently against ancient stone walls. Within this picturesque setting lies another hidden world—the secret realm beneath Neptune Energy Park Walker's watchful eye—where engineering marvels come alive amidst cranes erecting dreams into reality. Venturing further south to Morocco reveals a vibrant tapestry woven by fishnets, floats, and bustling commercial fishing vessels that call Africa's shores home. Dry docks here hum with activity as fishermen mend their tools while preparing for yet another fruitful expedition on vast ocean horizons. Meanwhile, Chatham Historic Dockyard echoes with whispers from centuries past—an embodiment of Britain's naval heritage, and is here that ships were birthed anew through meticulous craftsmanship and dedication—a testament to human resilience against nature's unyielding forces. But it is not only ships that seek refuge within these hallowed grounds; Red Lion Wharf bears witness to cargoes being unloaded onto waiting warehouses, a bustling hub of trade and commerce.