Salt Cargoes Gain Enclosed Berths
The new basin supported salt shipment from the Cheshire refining trade in a more dependable harbour setting. It linked the salt trade with new waterfront capacity.
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1753 in England
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South Dock Opens To Shipping
The dock was completed and opened as Liverpool expanded the protected accommodation available to merchant vessels. The development illustrates why Liverpool invested in controlled berths.
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