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| Since 1843, the passengers and cargo passing through Southampton's docks have brought prosperity to the town. Discover the story of the docks and explore them with interactive maps. |
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Dock growth in pictures
See how Southampton town and its docks grew: over 1000 years of history in pictures. |
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Gateway to the World
In the 1930s, Southampton handled nearly half of the UK's ocean-going passenger traffic and millions of tons of cargo - making the port the 'Gateway to the World'. |
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Town Quay and Royal Pier
A trading place for centuries, discover Town Quay, the heart of Southampton`s maritime heritage. The town`s pier was the departure point for ferries to the Isle of Wight. The area was also home to flying boats and Southampton`s floating dock. |
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Eastern Docks
Southampton`s first dock was opened in 1843. During the next seventy years, the town`s docks grew rapidly to cover a large area, now known as the Eastern Docks. |
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Western Docks
The largest single dock expansion scheme in the port`s history opened in 1932. It provided over 2 km of quay space and the country`s largest dry-dock. Learn how the Western Docks rejuvenated Southampton`s port. |
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Port Maps
Southampton`s port has grown to cover a large area. Explore the port using our interactive maps. |