The Saldanha Da Gama moored in Victoria Dock.

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The "Ninety-Ton" crane which once serviced ships at Victoria Dock. Before the arrival of shipping containers, items would be typically loaded onto ships by hand or by cranes using nets.

The ninety Ton crane was one method of increasing the speed of loading items such as coal - the crane had the capability to lift the railway wagons full of coal over the ship then, using an additional chain, tip the wagon in mid air to unload the contents into the cargo hold.

Victoria Dock

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Shipping in Victoria Dock

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The Port of Dundee Customs House is actually two buildings under one roof and included the former Port of Dundee (Dundee Harbour Trust) offices and was built in 1842.

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Sailing ships in the north-east corner of King William IV Dock, with Dock Street behind.

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The Port Police Station situated at the entrance near the Custom's House. Behind the building was the Dundee East Railway Station: The line of horses and carriages are likely to be taxis waiting for the train to arrive.

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Naval Ships - believed to be Torpedo boats being serviced in King William IV dock.

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Looking west over the King William IV Dock towards the Royal Arch which was constructed in 1849.

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The tidal harbour, which was located at the entrance to the Earl Grey and King William IV docks.

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