Return To An Order Of The Honourable The House Of Commons, Dated 2 May 1856; – For, Copy ‘of The Last Report Of Sir William Cubitt, On Ramsgate Harbour, Recently Submitted To The Board Of Trade.’.
Disbound pamphlet. Extremities a little worn, otherwise fine condition. Library stamps of Palais de la Paix, La Hay, on title page.
£145.00
Publisher
Ordered, by The House of Commons, to be Printed.,
Date
1856
Synopsis
Board of trade, 5 may 1856. edgar s. bowring, registrar. (mr. deedes) (203). [running title:] report of sir w. cubitt on ramsgate harbour.
Item Description
Folio. 8.5 x 13.5 inches. 6 pp. Illustrated by two folding lithographic plates, including coloured plan.
Notes
A report on the work in progress since 1853 and further remedial work required on the decaying eastern Pier and Pier Head of Ramsgate Harbour. Appendix B is a fine lithograph of the existing pier and the work so far carried out. Two further appendices, C and D, set out the costs of wages and material expended 1850-55. Sir William Cubitt (1785-1861), civil engineer, began his career as a millwright in Norfolk and, as chief engineer to the South Eastern Railway, was responsible for constructing the difficult stretch along the foot of the cliffs between Folkestone and Dover. The construction of Ramsgate Harbour began in 1749, under an act of Parliament, following the destruction of the previous harbour in the storm of 1748.
[Stock No. 20774]
Subjects
19th Century • East Kent • Kent • Maritime • Ramsgate