DRY DOCK
A stone- or concrete-faced enclosure, with entrance closed by a floatable caisson or by gates, which can be pumped dry for inspection, maintenance or repair of hull or underwater fittings.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| GRAVING DOCK | A dry dock where the hulls of ships are repaired and maintained. |
| SYNCHROLIFT | A structure used in a dry dock to raise vessels by means of a cradle. |
