Nelson Dock, Liverpool
Dock on the River Mersey, England
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Nelson Dock is a dock on the River Mersey, England, and part of the Port of Liverpool. It is situated in the northern dock system in Vauxhall, connected to Bramley-Moore Dock to the north and Salisbury Dock to the south.
| Nelson Dock | |
|---|---|
Sign on the dock wall | |
| Location | |
| Location | Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 53.4233°N 3.0032°W |
| OS grid | SJ334923 |
| Details | |
| Owner | The Peel Group |
| Operator | Mersey Docks and Harbour Company |
| Opened | 1848 |
| Type | Wet dock |
| Joins | |
| Area | 7 acres (2.8 ha), 4,786 sq yd (4,002 m2)[1] |
| Width at entrance | 60 ft (18 m)[2] |
| Quay length | 803 yd (734 m)[3] |
  Nelson Dock Location within Merseyside |
History
The dock was designed by Jesse Hartley and opened in 1848.[4]
In 2007, the Peel Group, owners of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, unveiled the £5.5 billion 'Liverpool Waters' regeneration programme. Nelson Dock is encompassed in the 150-acre (61 ha) site.[5]