Dry Dock Collection

The RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock
Vintage maritime history photo of the RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock

Tenby Harbour, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Queens Island, Harland and Wolff cranes Samson and Goliath

A nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks, Plymouth, Devon, 1980

Fishing boats at Kildownet Pier, Achill Island, County Mayo, Connaught (Connacht), Republic of Ireland, Europe

Tenby Harbour, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

New Hydraulic Lift at the Victoria Docks, 1858. Creator: Walmsley
New Hydraulic Lift at the Victoria Docks, [London], 1858

Cardiff Docks. 26th February 1968

Ship of the line under construction in a shipyard, 1800s
The hull of a wooden ship of the line under construction in a shipyard, 1800s

Red Lion Wharf JLP01_01_063_61
Red Lion Wharf, Northfleet, Gravesend, Gravesham, Kent

Platform substructure JLP01_11_38577_06
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the Ravenspurn North concrete gravity substructure, seen during the float out from Graythorp, with tugs towing the structure into the Seaton Channel

Erecting a crane JLP01_10_01067
Graythorp, Hartlepool. The foundation tub for a second 509 Revolver crane being lifted on to a gantry at Graythorp

Oil rig leaving dry dock JLP01_08_099183
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of tug boats towing the oil platform Graythorp I away from the dry dock basin at Graythorp

Floating off JLP01_08_099168
Graythorp, Hartlepool. An aerial view of Graythorp I floating in the flooded basin of the dry dock at Graythorp, with the dock gates removed prior to the launch of the oil platform

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

Watermark painter Mr Arthur Hainis in one of Cardiffs dry docks painting marks on the Norwegian tanker Erling Borthen which is undergoing repairs. 1st March 1954

The Hull trawler Junella seen here in dry dock, Hull. Undergoing repairs after striking and grounding on the Comet Rocks NW of Eilean Troday, Isle of Skye during a violent force nine storm

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

Chatham Historic Dockyard 33970_044
HMS Gannet, HMS Ocelot and HMS Cavalier in dry dock at Chatham Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, 2020

Naming ceremony JLP01_09_761278
Graythorp, Hartlepool. The naming ceremony of the oil platform Thistle A being carried out by J Potts, an apprentice draughtswoman at Graythorp

Naming ceremony JLP01_09_752240
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A young woman carrying out the naming ceremony for the oil platform Graythorp II

Removing the gates JLP01_08_099166
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the gates of the dry dock at Graythorp being removed by three tugs, prior to the launch of Graythorp I

Floating off JLP01_08_099155
Graythorp, Hartlepool. An aerial view of the oil platform Graythorp I floating in the flooded basin of the dry dock at Graythorp

Floating off JLP01_08_099152
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the oil platform Graythorp I floating in the flooded basin of the dry dock at Graythorp

Oil rig in dry dock JLP01_08_099151
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the oil platform Graythorp I lying in the dry dock at Graythorp during the flooding of the basin

Opening the flood gates JLP01_08_099148
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the dry dock at Graythorp during the flooding of the basin, with a team of people watching from the dock gates above

Oil rig in dry dock JLP01_08_098940
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A bird s-eye view of the oil platform Graythorp I lying on its side in the dry dock basin at Graythorp

Cranes JLP01_08_096485
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the construction of an oil platform at Graythorp, showing cranes around the emerging structure

Cranes JLP01_08_096482
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the construction of an oil platform at Graythorp, showing cranes around the emerging structure

Cranes JLP01_08_093455A
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of cranes in operation at Graythorp

Cranes JLP01_08_093454
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of cranes in operation at Graythorp

Cranes JLP01_08_093437
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of a crane lift taking place at Graythorp

Graythorp basin JLP01_08_093188E
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view over the basin at Graythorp, showing in situ fabrication being carried out on the flotation tanks for an oil platform

Graythorp basin JLP01_08_093188D
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view over the basin at Graythorp, showing in situ fabrication being carried out on the flotation tanks for an oil platform

Surveying and a flotation tank JLP01_08_092770
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A flotation tank for an oil platform lying in the dry dock at Graythorp and a man carrying out surveying in the foreground

Preparing the dry dock JLP01_08_092044
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of progress on preparing Graythorp for the construction of North Sea oil platforms, showing cranes at work in the dry dock

Blyth Harbour 28908_027
Blyth Harbour, Northumberland, 2016. Dry docks. NZ3181

Canning Dock 28765_053
Canning Dock and the Museum of Liverpool, Liverpool, 2015

West Float 28764_073
West Float, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside. A ship in dock, 2015. SJ3090

H.M.S. Leopard in dock at Shanghai, 1865. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Leopard in dock at Shanghai, 1865. An officer of H.M.S

Opening of a new graving-dock at Jarrow, on the Tyne, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Opening of a new graving-dock at Jarrow, on the Tyne, 1865. A large graving-dock, in connection with Messrs. Palmer and Co.'s iron shipbuilding establishment at Jarrow, was opened...by Mrs

The Calliope Dock, Auckland, New Zealand, 1850
3330903 The Calliope Dock, Auckland, New Zealand, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Calliope Dock, a historical stone dry dock on the grounds of the Devonport Naval Base, in Devonport)

The dry docks at the Victoria Docks, 1850
3330901 The dry docks at the Victoria Docks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the dry docks at the Victoria Docks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho)
938543 A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953836 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

The frame of an iron ship on the stocks at Samuda's shipbuilding yard
2602896 The frame of an iron ship on the stocks at Samuda's shipbuilding yard, Cubit Town, Isle of Dogs, London

Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs, 1850
3330796 Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs designed by Thomas Morton of Leith)

Foto S.S. Algonquin, Clyde Steamship Co.Schornstein
953823 Foto S.S. Algonquin, Clyde Steamship Co.Schornstein by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953837 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

A dry dock which were used to repair ships or clean their bottoms, 1850
3330904 A dry dock which were used to repair ships or clean their bottoms, 1850; (add.info.: Sectional view of a dry dock which were used to repair ships or clean their bottoms)

A ship in dry dock at Rotherhithe, 1850
3330924 A ship in dry dock at Rotherhithe, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a ship in a dry dock at Rotherhithe. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Laird's graving docks, 1850
3330521 Laird's graving docks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Laird's graving docks in Birkenhead. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The opening of a graving dock at Jarrow, 1850
3330513 The opening of a graving dock at Jarrow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the opening of a graving dock at Jarrow. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

On the Tyne, 1914 (ink, pencil & w/c on board)
1214152 On the Tyne, 1914 (ink, pencil & w/c on board) by Bertram, Robert John Scott (1871-1953); 50.5 x32.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Reliance in dry dock, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Reliance in dry dock, 1903

Dock No. 2 at Chatham Yard, recently opened, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Dock No. 2 at Chatham Yard, recently opened, 1858. The Dock recently completed at Chatham, known as No. 2 Dock...was commenced in October, 1855, and completed in October of the present year

The Dock at Sveaborg. Creator: Elias Martin
The Dock at Sveaborg, Unknown date

New Docks and Basin, Portsmouth, 1876. Creator: Unknown
New Docks and Basin, Portsmouth, 1876

A Vessel in Dry-Dock, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
A Vessel in Dry-Dock, 17th century

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

Dry Dock on Curaçao, 1959. Creator: Suzanne Perlman
Dry Dock on Curacao, 1959

The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857.... the plans...were prepared by Mr. I. K. Brunel, and carried out under the superintendence of Mr

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905

Floating dry dock, Great Lakes Engineering Works, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Floating dry dock, Great Lakes Engineering Works, 1906

Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?)

Steamer "City of Cleveland", stern view showing construction, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

Floating dry dock, Algiers, Louisiana, ca 1903. Creator: Unknown
Floating dry dock, Algiers, Louisiana, ca 1903

Floating dry dock, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Floating dry dock, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1910

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: B. F. Mills
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. "John Craig of Fairport" on boat

Complete battery of boilers for Str. Seeandbee, six single- ended, three double-ended, 1912 Nov 23

Str. Seeandbee just after the launch, 1912 Nov 9. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee just after the launch, 1912 Nov 9

Launching party, Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Nov 9. Creator: William H. Jackson
Launching party, Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Nov 9

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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.