Selborne Graving Dock
The Selborne Graving Dock is a dry dock in Simon's Town, South Africa. It is situated within the Naval Base Simon's Town. It is named for William Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selborne, the High Commissioner for Southern Africa at the time of construction.
| Selborne Graving Dock | |
|---|---|
Location within Cape Town | |
| General information | |
| Type | Dry dock |
| Architectural style | Graving |
| Location | Naval Base Simon's Town, Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 34°11′31″S 18°26′24″E |
| Construction started | 15 November 1906 |
| Inaugurated | 3 November 1910 |
| Client | British Admiralty |
| Owner | Department of Defence (South Africa) |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Sir John Jackson Ltd |
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