408 DUNDEE HARBOUR. PART VIII. 



the close of the war, and Mr. Telford was called upon to 

 supply the plans of a new harbour. His first design, 

 which he submitted in 1814, was of a comparatively 

 limited character ; but it was greatly enlarged during 

 the progress of the works. Floating docks were added, 

 as well as graving docks for large vessels. The neces- 

 sary powers were obtained in 1815 ; the works pro- 

 ceeded vigorously under the Harbour Commissioners, 

 who superseded the old obstructive corporation ; and 

 in 1825 the splendid new floating dock 750 feet long 

 by 450 feet broad, having an entrance-lock 170 feet 

 long and 40 feet wide was opened to the shipping of 

 all countries. 



