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Image of the Humber Dock in 1839

The Humber Dock was opened in 1809. This painting is called 'The Return of the William Lee' and was painted in 1839. It shows a ship coming into the Humber Dock from a long voyage to the Orient. Can you see the smaller boats waiting to off load the cargo?

Image: © Hull Museums