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Directors of the Surrey Commercial Dock Company visiting the site of the new Canada Dock.

Directors of the Surrey Commercial Dock Company visiting the site of the new Canada Dock.
Directors of the Surrey Commercial Dock Company visiting the site of the new Canada Dock.
© National Maritime Museum, London
Repro ID: H1583
Description: The Canada Dock was constructed in 1875-6. The principal contractors were Messrs Thomas Docwra and Sons of Islington. It became the main dock for the handling of Canadian produce, with large refridgerated warehouses for the storage of cheese and bacon.
Creator: Unknown
Date: 1875
Credit line: Southwark Library Collection
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