Blackwall Basin
Introduction
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Blackwall Basin
Image: © Marathon Taken: 1 Feb 2023
Blackwall Basin was opened in 1802. It was the first impounded, or non-tidal, dock entrance basin ever built. In effect it served as an enormous entrance lock to the West India Docks. A number of ships could be locked into the basin around high tide, remain afloat there when the tide receded, and then lock into the docks when convenient, without affecting the water level in the docks. The docks were closed in 1980 as the Canary Wharf development began. As can be seen here, they are still used extensively for leisure. See also https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7399156
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Image Location
Latitude
51.503504
Longitude
-0.011372