Trading Places - a history of Liverpool Docks

1792

The Napoleonic wars begin and have a major impact on Britain's ports. Privateers - merchant ships licensed to attack enemy merchant ships - bring huge wartime profits.

Liverpool flourishes as, unlike Bristol and London, it is well away from most of the fighting. The opening of the Grand Trunk Canal has also improved links with the industrial midlands.

Docks active in this year include:

• Old Dock
• Canning Dock
• Pier Head
• Herculaneum Dock

Click on a dock name to learn more.

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