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and connected witli it by a junction-way 80 feet wide, so 

 that vessels using the new lock could pass through to the 

 existing dock. It is proposed that the new lock shall be 

 800 feet long and 80 feet wide, with sills 15 to 16 feet 

 lower than those of Avonmouth Dock, so that large vessels 

 will be able to lock in and out at half- tide. Quay 

 accommodation for three of the largest Atlantic liners 

 would be afforded, and turning room for a vessel nearly 800 

 feet long. In the event of the dockisation of the Avon, 

 vessels could enter or leave by the two locks, and enter or 

 leave the dockised river at the south-west angle of the dock. 

 The scheme also includes a graving-dock for vessels of the 

 largest class, with space for a second graving-dock at any 

 future time. The estimated cost of the new dock, lock, 

 junction-way, graving-dock, sheds, and railway connections 

 is £850,000. In addition to the new dock, etc., it is pro- 

 posed to construct a landing stage available for passenger, 

 goods, and cattle traffic. It is to extend about 550 feet from 

 Dumball Island, and to have a depth of 14 feet along- 

 side at extreme low water. It will be provided with 

 pontoons, luggage hoists, etc. The estimated cost is 

 £85,000. A new granary is also proposed to be erected at 

 Avonmouth, at a cost of £40,000. Tour hydraulic cranes 

 are in course of erection on the Narrow Quay. The promo- 

 ters of a landing-stage at Portishead, available for large 

 vessels, do not appear to be discouraged by the proposals 

 of the Docks Committee, being of opinion that the two 

 schemes, if carried into effect, v/ould be mutually advanta- 

 geous. The circumstances at Portishead appear favourable 

 to the construction of a low-water pier. On the other hand, 

 Avonmouth is in direct railway communication with both 

 the Great Western and Midland systems, Portishead with 

 the Great Western chiefly. The Docks Committee report 



