Elevated view across the Coal Dock taken circa 1966. The Dock Office with it's distinctive clock tower can be seen on the right along with the tall chimneys of the neighbouring Custom House. The spire of Christ Church can be seen in the distance.
Date (of image) : 1966
Donor : Douglas Ferriday
Part of the "Hartlepool Library Services" collection
Location
This section contains various general images and information relating to Hartlepool Docks. For a more detailed history of Hartlepool Docks see Note History of the Docks at Hartlepool.
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Work on the harbour and dock at West Hartlepool began in January 1845. When opened on 1st June 1847 it covered an area of 8 acres. Among the earliest businesses to set up here were the shipbuilders Irvine and Pile, and Lauder’s timber yard and sawmill. The docks also provided refuge and shelter to a vast number of ships during gales. The first ship to enter the dock was the barque Prince, commanded by Captain Black, from Jersey.
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