Cranes at Huskisson Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside

Huskisson dock was designed by Jesse Hartley and opened in 1852. It is named after a former MP and Treasurer of the Navy, William Huskisson. This image shows the cranes at the edge of the dock that were used for loading and unloading cargo from boats.

Location

Merseyside Liverpool

Period

1950s (1950 - 1959)

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port trade industry 1950s (1950 - 1959) dock crane