Old Pump on West Quay
The
centrifugal pump on the West Quay was installed in 1963 as part
of the scheme to feed River Severn water along the canal to supply
Bristol. It has been superceded by pumps under the adjoining quayside. |
Anchor by Engine House
The
anchor by the engine house was given to Tommi Nielsen as it was
surplus to requirements. |
Boundary Mark on Small Dry Dock
The
inscription on the north wall of the small dry dock was put there
in 1845 to clarify the position of a sharp change in direction of
the Gloucester city boundary six feet in front of the inscription. |
Centre Line of Large Dry Dock
An
arrow carved in the stone at the head of the large dry dock marks
the centreline of the dock to aid the proper alignment of a ship
while it is settling on to the blocks in the bottom of the dock. |
Depth Gauge by Lock
A
gauge near the upper lock gates shows the nominal depth of water
in the dock, but it is not reliable as the dock is not now dredged
to its original depth. |
Depth Gauge by Dry Dock
A
gauge beside the entrance to the large dry dock shows the depth
of water over the entrance cill - usually about twelve feet. |
Capstan by the Lock
The
electric powered capstan beside the lock was installed in 1938 to
assist in the movement of dumb barges through the lock. |
Base of Engine House Chimney
The
chimney of the engine house was demolished c1966 when the steam
engine and boilers were removed to provide improved workshop facilities. |
Figurehead
The figurehead over the gate to Tommi
Nielsen's yard was used in the film Elizabeth - the Golden Age. |
Figurehead in Action
A still from the film Elizabeth -
the Golden Age shows Sir Walter Raleigh sitting astride the figurehead |