North Shields, Smith's Dock, Baird's Graving Dock

HER Number:
16137

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
North Shields, Smith's Dock, Baird's Graving Dock

Place:
North Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Maritime

Site Type: Broad:
Marine Construction Site

Site Type: Specific:
Dry Dock

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Baird's Dock and quayside constructed 1913 for Baird Bros. This is the smallest dock on the Smith's Dock and A&P Tyne site. It was later amalgamated into the Smith's Dock Co. (after WWII) when the yard was extended. The dock is symmetrical in plan and runs at right angles from the riverside. It is of concrete construction with access steps down its northern face from aft and four altars (steps) per side. The straight, steel hinged gates are of riverted plate construction. The entrance head of the dock is flush with the timber quay line. It is 48.8m long, 13.7m wi9de and 6.4m deep. It was recorded in 2005.

Easting:
3556

Northing:
6772

Grid Reference:
NZ35566772

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
The Archaeological Practice Ltd. 2005, Smith's Dock and A&P Tyne, North Shields, Historic Buildings Recording