Graving dock or dry dock – Peterhead.
In 1855 this red granite graving dock was built to meet the needs of the large Greenland whaling boats of Peterhead. By 1820 Petherhead and Hull were the foremost whaling ports in Britain. Designed by Thomas Stevenson, it was designed for steam driven pumps to empty the dock but instead two atmospheric pumps were installed each powered by six horses. It could be emptied in less than eight hours. It is still used today, although with the harbours ship lift in operation less frequently.
Great work Dominique. It’s good to have background information too. I am an artist in Fife I can relate to your work very much.
Many thanks George, much appreciated 🙂