Port Adelaide basin and Fisher Bridge.

Port Adelaide Dock or New Dock from the northern side looking south east across the dock to Santo Parade and the wool stores. Built in 1880 the dock was in its later years referred to as the 'timber dock' as logs were unloaded here for a number of timber companies.

Built at a time of growth in the Port the New Dock covered an area of nine acres and was dug by hand rather than using dredgers. The resulting spoil was used to build up the adjacent land and Santo Parade was constructed on this and many commercial buildings including wool stores were built there.

New Dock was an extension of the South Australian Company's Basin. Fisher Bridge was built at the same time as the dock to provide access to the northern side and the wharves beyond. It was a swing bridge and provided an opening of 60 feet.

In 1935 the dock was partially fillled in because of changing patterns of use in the Port and Ocean Steamers Road was built across the site. This shortened dock was named No. 1 Dock, which it remains today.

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State Library of South Australia: Mortlock Wing exhibitions. Wooden Walls and Iron Sides August 2004-