Sharpness Docks, Gloucestershire
Sharpness Docks were opened in 1827 as part of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. The canal was built to ship standard that ensured the longevity of the canal and Gloucester and Sharpness as commercial ports.
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Sharpness Docks were opened in 1827 as part of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. The canal was built to ship standard that ensured the longevity of the canal and Gloucester and Sharpness as commercial ports.
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