Docks
The following docks were originally accessible from the Great Float:
| Dock | Opened | Closed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Dock | 1866 | Entrance from/exit to River Mersey. | |
| Bidston Dock | 1933 | 2002-3 | Filled in. |
| Egerton Dock | 1847 | Not used. Passage to Great Float closed. | |
| Vittoria Dock | 1909 | ||
| Wallasey Dock | 1877 | 2001 | Filled in. Site is part of the Twelve Quays development. |
In addition, three graving docks existed in the Great Float for ship repairs. Bidston No.3 Dock remains in use as part of the facilities of Cammell Laird Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders Ltd. The other graving docks were filled in during the 1980s.
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