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Canning Dock
Dock in Liverpool, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canning Dock on the River Mersey is part of the Port of Liverpool in northern England. The dock is in the southern dock system, connected to Salthouse Dock to the south and with access to the river via the Canning Half Tide Dock to the west. The Canning Graving Docks are accessed from the dock.
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Canning Dock | |
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![]() Boats visiting in 2005, looking towards the Pier Head | |
Location | |
Location | Liverpool, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 53.4026°N 2.9918°W / 53.4026; -2.9918 |
OS grid | SJ341899 |
Details | |
Owner | Canal & River Trust[1] |
Opened | 1737; 287 years ago (1737) |
Type | Wet dock |
Joins | |
Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha), 376 sq yd (314 m2)[2] |
Width at entrance | 45 ft (14 m)[3] |
Quay length | 585 yd (535 m)[3] |
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