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Cornwall's Falmouth Docks

Moored in Falmouth Docks

Current affairs 1977 1 mins Silent

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Overview

This shows tankers, tug boats and other vessels moored in Falmouth Docks in Cornwall. Falmouth Docks were developed in 1858 the first ship entered in 1861, the foundation stone was laid by Viscount Falmouth in 1960. The original Falmouth Railway Station was opened in 1863 and located beside the docks, now one of three stations in Falmouth. Falmouth is reputed to be the third largest natural harbour in the world.