Dry Dock Collection (page 5)

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)

Breaking up the hospital ship Dreadnought at Chatham dockyard, 1875. A print from The Illustrated London News, (23 January 1875)

Boats Waiting for the Tide, 1882. Artist: Emmanuel Lansyer
Boats Waiting for the Tide, Dieppe, 1882

Japanese warship Mikasa at Portsmouth docks, England, 1904. Built at Barrow-in-Furness, she is shown here in dry-dock in Portsmouth Docks, England

Everards Ship Yard at Greenhithe, Kent on the River Thames. 24 June 1948

Repairs large sailing ship Amsterdam warship
Repairs to a large sailing ship, A large sailing ship, an Amsterdam warship, lying in a wharf. Repairs are being carried out on the hull, dry dock, floating dock, sailing ship, sailing boat

Philip and Son boatyard at Noss on the River Dart in June 1972

The Aquitania on the Stocks, c1930. Creator: John Brown & Company
The " Aquitania" on the Stocks, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Everards Ship Yard at Greenhithe on the River Thames. 10 June 1947

Everards shipyard. Greenhithe, Kent 24 June 1948

HMS Marlborough in dry dock in Malta. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

HMS Marlborough - Starboard Quarter viewed in dry dock in Malta. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill

The dry dock. Barcelona. Engraving by Manchon. The Spanish and American Illustration"
The dry dock. Barcelona. Engraving by Manchon. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1872. Colored

PENNELL: SUBMARINES, 1917. Submarines in dry dock. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1917

Floating Dock
Antique illustration of a Floating Dock

Source Size = 2511 x 1896
H.M.s. " lord Clyde" in the Dry Dock at Malta

Source Size = 2568 x 1980
" the Indus" Steamship Partly Destroyed by Fire, in Messrs. Wigrams Dry Dock, Blackwall, 1852

A View of the Dockyard at Deptford taken from the opposite Side of the Thames, 1698
XJF444359 A View of the Dockyard at Deptford taken from the opposite Side of the Thames, 1698 (engraving) by English School

The North-West Prospect of Deptford, in the County of Kent, 1739 (engraving)
XJF444360 The North-West Prospect of Deptford, in the County of Kent, 1739 (engraving) by Buck, Nathaniel (fl.1727-53) and Samuel (1696-1779); Private Collection; (add.info)

An ancient wreck. If I only had this old hulk water above the water and on the White House dry-dock, engraving 1880, US, USA

Repairing a big sailing ship, Reinier Nooms, 1656 - 1659

Ship Building (w / c on paper)
XYC174890 Ship Building (w/c on paper) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 22.2x34.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Coloured hull covered with algae in the dry dock, Hvide Sande, Jutland, Denmark, Europe

Crayfish trawler in dry dock, Nelson bay, Tarkine area of the west coast, Tasmania

USS MASSACHUSETTS, 1898. The USS Massachusetts in dry-dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York. Illustration by W.R. Leigh, 1898

VIRGINIA: BLACKSMITH. Three men working in blacksmith shop at the Newport News dry docks, Virginia. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1900

Ship in dry dock at Hamburg, Germany. ship, vessel, repair, dry dock, crane
Ship in dry dock at Hamburg, Germany

The PLA ? 3, 000, 000 dock improvement scheme at Tilbury The three sets of lock gates through which a vessel must pass to reach dry dock 29 August 1929

Thames sailing barges Greenhithe - 1938 ?TopFoto

An Ancient Wreck. If I Only Had This Old Hulk Water Above The Water And On The White House Dry-dock, Engraving 1880, US, USA

The Edwin Fox, formerly a convict transport ship on the Picton foreshore, South Island, New Zealand

US shipyard magazine, World War I C018 / 0600
US shipyard magazine, World War I. Front cover of the March 1918 issue of the US shipyard magazine Morse Dry Dock Dial. The artwork shows the industrial ship-building

Dry dock, New York, 19th century C015 / 6081
Dry dock, New York. 19th-century artwork of the dry dock at the Erie Basin, Brooklyn, New York, USA. This is a Simpson dry dock, a type of dry dock patented in 1854 by US engineer James E

Cargo ship being repainted in dry dock, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Cargo ships being washed and repainted in dry dock, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Nuclear submarine maintenance
Nuclear-powered submarine under preventive repairs

Crude oil tanker being built
Crude oil tanker. Close-up of a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) being built in a dry dock, showing sections of the hull being welded together

Sandtor Harbour, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Heavy cranes, machinery and ships under construction at Samsung shipyard, Geoje-Do, South Korea
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Falkland Fisheries patrol boat in Albert dock in Hull, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dry dock, Port of Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Kingdom of Denmark, Europe

Dry dock, Port of Torshavn, Faroe Islands (Faeroes), Kingdom of Denmark, Europe

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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.