I wonder how many recognise these gates ??

I was surprised to see the old gates of the old Smiths no 8 dock North Shields (the big one) still exist, they concreted a wall behind and then filled in the lot.

It is somewhat amusing to think when they build house there I wonder how many will realise they are sitting over the dock which is still below them!

On the bright side the houses can only sink so far !!

Shame when you think of all the fine ships, and big ones for their time, that have passed through that 'wall'.

Largest one I can think of was Shipping & Coal's FORELAND which was 37,800 dwt.
Any advance ?
Graham (who has not got a ticket for Birmingham) Atkinson