DATE FOR CITY'S LOST DOCK TOUR.PLACES can still be booked for tours of Liverpool's Lost Dock. The underground cavern is being opened to the public for the first time in 200 years. It will be unveiled on Saturday, April 18. The Old Dock The Old Dock originally known as Thomas Steer's dock, was the worlds first wet dock. It was built on the River Mersey in Liverpool in the year 1710 and completed in the year 1715. Thomas Steers was the engineer responsible. opened in 1715 and marked the beginning of Liverpool's rise as an international seaport. The launch is part of International World Heritage Day and tours will be led by a Blue Badge Guide. The tours following a lecture at the city's Maritime Museum A maritime museum (sometimes nautical museum) is a museum specializing in the display of objects relating to ships and travel on seas and lakes. A naval museum focuses on navies and military use of the sea. . Places must be booked in advance by phoning the 08 place on 0151 233 2459.. |
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