Hamilton Dock

In the mid-1920s, the original steam-powered pumps were replaced by ones driven by electric motors.
Each of the 125 horsepower electric motors, which can still be seen inside, drives a pump in the underground well. Above the motors you can see the travelling crane once used to lift machinery in and out for repairs.
There have been many alterations made to the building since 1900. The well house - where the pumps and motors are located - is the only part of the original building that survives, as the boiler house and engine room were demolished in 1942. The well house has now been restored to closely resemble its original appearance.
The well house - where the pumps and motors are located - is the only part of the original building which survives.
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Water was pumped out to Abercorn Basin along this culvert
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Far left Plan showing the location of the culverts through which the water flowed in and out of the dock
Left These electric pumps are still in place inside the pump house
Above left As shown, the pump house originally had a tall chimney situated to the right of where you are now standing
Above The pump house some time after the chimney had been removed

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