Text Only About this Site Legal & Copyright
Search all PortCities sites

Advanced Search
PortCities UK
 
Bristol
Hartlepool
Liverpool
London
Southampton
*
    Back to Millwall Docks and the Royal Albert Dock
*
* *
*

Damaged buildings at the East India Docks, Blackwall.

Damaged buildings at the East India Docks, Blackwall.
Damaged buildings at the East India Docks, Blackwall.
© National Maritime Museum, London
Repro ID: H2877
Description: Although the East India Docks were badly damaged during the Blitz, they played an important role during preparations for D-Day. Sections of the floating 'Mulberry' harbours were built there before being towed to Normandy for the landings. After the war the export dock was filled in.
Creator: Unknown
Date: 18 February 1945