Trading Places - a history of Liverpool Docks

1753

The South Dock (later Salthouse) opens. Profits from the slave and the coastal trades continue to grow. Liverpool is the main British slaving port and Britain the main European slaving power. Throughout much of this century England is at war with Spain or France. Many Liverpool vessels turn 'privateer' attacking enemy merchant vessels to the profit of their owners.

Docks active in this year include:

• Old Dock
• Canning Dock
• Pier Head

Click on a dock name to learn more.

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