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Name: TRINIDAD DOCK
Type: Floating Dry Dock
Launched: 14/05/1907 & 15/05/1907
Completed: 06/1907
Builder: Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Co Ltd
Yard: Wallsend Yard
Yard Number: 795
Dimensions: 4000 tons lift, 365.0ft length, 56.0ft internal width
Engines: None
Engines by: n/a
Propulsion: None
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: n/a
History:
1907 Trinidad Dock & Engineering Co, Trinidad
1931 Scuttled
Comments: Designed by Clark & Standfield
Consisted of three independent units, allowing for self docking
19/06/1907: Sailed from the Tyne for Trinidad
04/08/1907: Arrived at Chaguaramas Bay, Trinidad
The dock was not a commercial success & became derelict
1931: Scuttled in deep water


Above photo of the dock is courtesy of Patricia Bissessar

Jarrow Express, Friday, 17/05/1907