The Old Dock, originally known as Thomas Steer's dock, was the world's first commercial wet dock. The dock was built on the River Mersey in Liverpool, England starting in 1709 and completed in 1715. A natural tidal pool off the river Mersey was partially filled and locked in from the river with quay walls erected. The "Pool" gives its name to Liverpool. Thomas Steers was the engineer responsible; additional advice was obtained from George Sorocold.
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