Selborne Graving Dock

The Selborne Graving Dock stretches along the Simon's Town harbor, featuring granite blocks from Norway and Portland cement from England in its construction.

The dock began construction on November 15, 1906, and was inaugurated by the Duke of Connaught on November 3, 1910, after Sir John Jackson Ltd completed the project.

This maritime facility represents the engineering capabilities of early 20th-century naval architecture and remains central to South African maritime operations.

The dock maintains active operations for vessel maintenance and repairs, with coordinates at 34°11′31″S latitude and 18°26′24″E longitude within Naval Base Simon's Town.

Named after William Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selborne, this dock transferred to South African control in 1957 through the Simonstown Agreement.

GPS coordinates: -34.19194,18.44000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:27