The Construction of Swansea Kings Dock
Kings Dock Lock
building a sluice tunnel
laying the concrete floor of the lock
the recess which allows the lock gate to swing behind the line of the lock wall when open
Two lock gates in position ready to be installed
Base of the lock gate recess
Three sets of lock gates installed ready to operate
Kings Dock Lock swingbridge prior to installation
View of the Kings Dock Lock entrance from the seaward side
Inspection of the floor of the Kings Dock Lock
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