Hydraulic capstan, Isle of Dogs
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Hydraulic capstan, Isle of Dogs
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 24 Jul 2011
Alongside the now blocked off Millwall Dock entrance lock. This would have been used for rope handling and was supplied with high pressure water from a central power station. The works are hidden below the surrounding cheqeuer plate.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.49378
Longitude
-0.026634