| Name: | Durban Dock No 1 |
| Type: | Floating Dock |
| Launched: | 06/08/1902 |
| Completed: | 09/1902 |
| Builder: | CS Swan & Hunter Ltd |
| Yard: | Wallsend |
| Yard Number: | 279 |
| Dimensions: | 365.0 x 87.0 x 37.0ft; lifting power 4500tons |
| Engines: | None |
| Engines by: | n/a |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Reg Number: | n/a |
| History: | |
| 1902 | Natal Government |
| 01/11/1902 | Wrecked |
| Comments: | 09/09/1902: Left the Tyne, towed to Durban by Bucknall steamer BARALONG |
| 01/11/1902: Wrecked at Mossel Bay, South Africa on the delivery voyage | |
| The tow parted during a storm and the dock was driven ashore | |
| The dock was insured for £72000 |
Above photo copyright of The Engineer
Above photo courtesy of World Naval Ships
Above photo courtesy of World Naval Ships
The wreck of the dock still visible in Mossel Bay
The wreck of the dock still visible in Mossel Bay
Shields Daily Gazette, Thursday, 07/08/1902
Shields Daily News, Wednesday, 05/11/1902