1908 Harland and Wolff Shipyard
This plan shows the extent of Harland and Wolff's shipyard on Queen's Island in 1908. The Queen's Island shipyards were highly successful at this time; 247 ships were built on the island between 1900 and 1913, more than any other shipyard in the world.
During this period, Hamilton Dock was mainly used for repairing new ships destined for all over the world.
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Left View of Queen's Island in 1921
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 54° 36.398′ N, 5° 54.666′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Marker is on Queens Road, on the left when traveling north. Part of the Titanic Belfast complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hamilton Dock, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT3 9DT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. On Board SS Nomadic (a few steps from this marker); First Port: Views of Belfast (a few steps from this marker); Hamilton Dock: Refurbishment and Restoration (a few steps from this marker); The Dockside: A Hive of Activity
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Also see . . . Harland and Wolff. (Submitted on June 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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