John Rennie and Humber Dock blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Designed by John Rennie, the dock was completed in 1809 along the line of the medieval town walls. Excavated material from Humber Dock was used to reclaim the area south of Humber Street. The dock was reopened as a marina in 1983 Recorded plaque organisation: Hull City Council.

John Rennie FRS FRSE was a prominent Scottish civil engineer known for his work on bridges, canals, and docks; he designed the Humber Dock which, completed in 1809, significantly contributed to Kingston upon Hull's development as a major port.