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DOCKYARD

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An enclosure in which ships are built and repaired, and all sorts of ships' stores are brought together.

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Term Note
CANAL DOCK An artificial area of open water, situated on a canal, enclosed by masonry and fitted with dock gates in which ships can be repaired, loaded/unloaded or berthed.
CANAL DOCKYARD An enclosure containing a dock, boat yard, warehouse, etc, in which canal vessels are built and repaired, and all sorts of stores and merchandise for transportation brought together.
CHAIN WORKS A site where wrought iron or steel chains were manufactured.
DOCK An artificial area of open water, enclosed by masonry and fitted with dock gates in which ships can be repaired, loaded/unloaded or berthed.
DOCK AND HARBOUR INSTALLATION Excludes terms specific to MARINE CONSTRUCTION SITE.
FLOATING CRANE A dockyard crane permanently mounted on a lighter.
GATEHOUSE A gateway with one or more chambers over the entrance arch; the flanking towers housing stairs and additional rooms. Use with wider site type where known.
SHIPYARD A place where boats or ships are built or repaired.
SLIPWAY An inclined platform down which a ship or other vessel may be lowered into the water.

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