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Retired Section Swansea Docks |
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The photos shown in this section are from
the Gareth Mills collection. |
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The two photos above show the recess which allows the lock gate to be behind the line of the lock wall when open. |
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Base of the lock gate recess. |
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Two lock gates in position ready to be installed. |
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View of the Kings Dock Lock entrance from the seaward side. |
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Three sets of lock gates installed ready to operate. |
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Kings Dock Lock swingbridge prior to installation. |
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View of communication passage between Kings Dock and Prince of Wales Dock |
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Western Power Station under construction. |
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Tennant Canal lay-by at the eastern end of D Shed Wharf. |
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The five photos
above are of Crymlyn Quarry which supplied much of the stone for the building of
the Kings Dock. |