"Captain Granet, Ralph promised that there should be a pinnace at number seven
dock from one until three."
Now the dock's owner, Gower Street Estates, has revealed plans to improve its "Northern Gateway" - the main approach to the
Dock from The Strand, along Salthouse Quay.
Acting as a barrier to separate the inside
dock from the rest of the facility, the system eliminates the need to heat or cool space accessed by trucks.
A Tees Valley regeneration spokeswoman said: "Mr Lane has already received a great deal of information on Middlehaven
Dock from both English Partnerships and the Environment Agency, over a long period of time - including full access to the results of many tests which were carried out by experts during and after the reclamation work.
The move will reduce the depth of Princes Half Tide
Dock from the current 8m to just 2m.
Also, seafood cargo unloaded fresh at the Dutch Harbor
dock from the fishing boats and processors can be taken on as freight by vessels bound for the Orient or the West Coast.
A new online app is also set to be launched, allowing users to leave their memories of the
dock from both before and after the redevelopment and share them through social media.
British Waterways will also build a floating stage on Salthouse
Dock from spring to get the noise of concerts away from residents.
There's also a potential hazard at the
dock from trailer rigs with air- ride suspensions-when the driver fails to release air from the suspension system once he has spotted the vehicle.