Portsmouth in Hampshire County, England, United Kingdom
King John’s Dock
By Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018
1. King John’s Dock Marker
In front of this board is the site of Portsmouth’s first royal dockyard built by King Richard I (1189-99) and extended and inproved by King John (1199-1216).
John, King of England
Born: 24 December 1166
Died: 19 October 1216
Reign: 6 April 1199 to 19 October 1216
Father: Henry II of England
Mother: Eleanor of Aquitaine
Early Naval events at Portsmouth
1212 King John’s Dock
1496 Dockyard establiahed with first dry-dock
1545 Mary Rose sank
Location. 50° 47.79′ N, 1° 6.228′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England, in Hampshire County. Marker is at the intersection of England Route B2154 and St Georges Square, on the right when traveling north on State Route B2154. Touch for map. Located in St Georges Square. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 3BB, United Kingdom.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Isambard Kingdom Brunel (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Isambard Kingdom Brunel (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); GPO K6 Telephone Box
By Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018
2. King John’s Dock Marker
Closer to the camera is the Isambard Kingdom Brunel marker
Categories. • Waterways & Vessels •
By Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018
3. Across the street from King John’s Dock Marker
The shoreline was at the street here.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. This page originally submitted on September 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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