Swan Neck Crane in the Old Harbour (now part of Victoria Dock) during the 1970s. The old docks footbridge in the background.
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This section contains various general images and information relating to Hartlepool Docks. For a more detailed history of Hartlepool Docks see Note History of the Docks at Hartlepool.
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Victoria Dock at Hartlepool was opened in December 1840. The brig Thomas Rowell was the first ship to enter and load in the new dock. The amount of tonnage shipped in this year was almost double that handled in Hartlepool the previous year. By 1851 the dock had sixteen coal drops and three steam operated ballast cranes.
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