Established 69 years ago, the Kiangnan Dock was originally attached to the Kiangnan Arsenal but was later divided into two separate organizations. Since the inauguration of the National Government, the Kiangnan Dock was put under the direct control of the Ministry of The No. 1 Dock was constructed 67 years ago. It was originally mud-bottomed, and 325 feet long. Many years after its construction, it im-Proved and extended to 375 tect. As steamers over 4,000 tons could not be docked there, the dock was further expanded, to its present capacity: 545 feet long, 68 fect wide, and 20 fect deep.
In 1925, a second dock was opened tu the winter. Equipped with modern machinery, the second dock is 502 feet long, G1 feet wide, and 23 feot deep.
Tu view of the lack of a dock big enough to accommodate vessels of over 10,000 tons, and the increase in orders for docking, plans for the third dock were discussed. Tt is hoped by the authorities that its completion will not be far distant.
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