Thanks to the fact that nowadays more and more books are digitized we are able to read books that are some times for decades no longer available for the public for several reasons. That’s quite a pity while these books contains useful information while the archives are destroyed, incomplete or nor accessible. Of essential interest for navy and merchant ships was where in the world dock (yard) facilities were available for ordinary repairs or in case of emergency. The costs of using such a facility was of course also of interest and finally these information was of great value in times of war.
P. 82: “Flushing has several convenient jetties, and two safe harbours, which dry at low water. Ships drawing more than 13 feet go in to the Navy Dock. Steam tug charges: from Flushing to sea, under 400 tons 108 florins, under 500 tons, 121 florins, under 600 tons, 142 florins and above 1000 tons, 222 florins. Hauling in and out of dock, 1 fl. 50c. per man, about four are generally employed; port dues, 8c. per register ton; dock dues, 13a per register ton; ships drawing above 42 palms, about 13½ feet, pay half these rates if going into dock. For light-dues see Holland. Quarantine. Vessels undergoing quarantine, pay for doctor’s visit 3fl. besides l fl. a head for each man on board, up to 20fl.; should there be more than 20 men, no further charge. Bill of health, 3fl. Ballast, l fl. 20c. per last of two tons in harbour; l fl. 50c in dock.”
Source
G.D. Urquhart. Dues and charges of shipping in foreign ports; a manual of reference for the use of shipowners, shipbrokers, & shipmasters. London, 1869.
The Perry dock dating from 1705, here in 19th century appearance, restored in the last three years
Municipality Archive Flushing HTA0457
Source
G.D. Urquhart. Dues and charges of shipping in foreign ports; a manual of reference for the use of shipowners, shipbrokers, & shipmasters. London, 1869.
