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Maritime History of Newport

By Peter Brown

© Peter Brown 2024

Early maritime history (To be completed)

The later Middle Ages

The 16th century

The 17th century

The 18th century

Early industrialisation in Caerleon

Early industrialisation in Newport (1796-1842)

The Town Dock (1842-1930)

The development of the river wharves in the 19th century

The construction of the Alexandra Docks (1865-1914)

The 20th century (To be completed)

Custom houses and officers

Smuggling

Piracy

Shipping management

Shipbuilding

Dry docks

William Stewart – Newport’s steamship pioneer

The people of Newport (To be completed)

 

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