Trading Places - a history of Liverpool Docks

1861

The American Civil War begins. England is supposed to be neutral. As Liverpool receives most of its raw cotton from the southern states of America Liverpool merchants are losing money. Many become involved in supplying the Confederates (South) with ships, weapons and funds.

Docks active in this year include:

• Canada Dock
• Huskisson Dock
• Waterloo Dock
• Princes Dock
• Canning Dock
• Albert Dock
• Pier Head
• Wapping Dock
• Herculaneum Dock
• Birkenhead Docks

Click on a dock name to learn more.

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