1860 – Graving Dock No.1, Alexandra Basin, Dublin

Architect: Bindon B. Stoney

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A construction drawing of Graving Dock No.1, which was begun about 1853 and opened on 9 February 1860. It was constructed to be 80 feet wide and 400 feet long, being built to accommodate the latest mail steamers. In use until about 1989, but now filled in and now used for container storage.

Published November 1, 2012 | Last Updated January 18, 2026

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