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A graving dock is called so because the term "graving" refers to the process of cutting or carving into a surface, which historically relates to the construction and repair of ships. The dock is designed to allow vessels to be "graved" or exposed for maintenance and inspection when the water is drained. It is a specialized facility where ships can be safely dry-docked for repairs, cleaning, and maintenance below the waterline. The name reflects the dock's primary function in maritime operations.
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When did Londonderry Graving Dock railway station end?
Londonderry Graving Dock railway station ended in 1948.
When was Londonderry Graving Dock railway station created?
Londonderry Graving Dock railway station was created in 1863.
What is a nickname for shipyard?
"Boneyard" might be one, but "graving yard" and "dry dock" are recognized synonyms of "shipyard".
Where was the Titantic Ship?
the titanic was built in irland in a dry dock but was not fitted out in a dry dock and like many big ships like aircraft carriers, cruise liners etc the titanic was fitted out once she was afloat, this would cut down the amount of time she took up in the dry dock and that would cut down the cost of the build she was fitted out at a dock nearby whilst on the water.
How do the caisson gates open on the Thompson graving dock in belfast?
The caisson gate slides open. See... http://www.scribd.com/doc/58966377/70/Figure-27-%E2%80%94-Typical-sliding-caisson-gate
What is the place called where ships dock?
Port, dock or warf
What do you call the wooden poles on a dock?
Those are called pilings or dock posts. They provide structural support for the dock.
What is the space for ships to dock called?
A dock nim rod! Actually a port.
In a court of law in Britain the person on trail stands in the dock why is it called a dock?
The reason it is called a dock is due to the English Legal system being based on Admiralty law. The defendant is "the vessel" and the position of the defendant is in dock. I think
What is a ipod connected to speakers called?
Its called a dock
Is there an Animal Ark book called Dolphin at the Dock?
There is a book called "Dolphin in the Deep" (No. 31) and there is the Dolphin Diaries, but there is no book called "Dolphin at the Dock".
A ships dock is called a what?
a bay
