Dry dock in Ringacoltig, County Cork

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U-plan concrete built dry dock, built c. 1860, remodelled c. 1900 and c. 1950. Stepped concrete walls with steel ladders and railing and inset staircases to south elevation. Flight of steps to east and west elevations leading to camber-headed door openings at ground level. Metal lock to sea entrance.

Dry dock, which is a fine example of nineteenth century maritime engineering. The dock serves as a reminder of the ship building industry that once thrived in Cobh. The dock is still in use as a repair station.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20828001

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