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Title: Plan of the Liverpool Docks by Jesse Hartley, Dock Surveyor. CB Graham 1846 map

Description: Plan of the Liverpool Docks'. Jesse Hartley (1780–1860) was a pioneering British civil engineer who served as Dock Engineer for Liverpool from 1824 to 1860. He played a central role in transforming the port into a global maritime hub. His most famous work, the Albert Dock (1846), was the world’s first fireproof dock warehouse, built entirely of non-combustible materials. It set new standards in safety and efficiency. Over 36 years, Hartley oversaw the expansion and modernisation of nearly all Liverpool’s docks, introducing durable construction, standardised design, and long-term planning. His innovations helped make Liverpool one of the busiest and most advanced ports of the 19th century. . Jesse Hartley, Dock Surveyor. Published 1846. Antique engraved map. Size 30 x 77 cm | 11.5 x 30.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Hartley, Liverpool, Liverpool + Hartley Jesse, Liverpool + Nautical charts Town & city plans, Liverpool + Other cartographers, Liverpool + Other cartographers + US Senate Report, Liverpool + US Senate Report

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Plan of the Liverpool Docks by Jesse Hartley, Dock Surveyor. CB Graham 1846 map

Name: Plan of the Liverpool Docks by Jesse Hartley, Dock Surveyor. CB Graham 1846 map
SKU: 231815317
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock