1865 -No 17 - Basin wall looking towards north west corner. - A corner, where in time, the Missions to Seamen and the entrance to the subway under the river Ely would be built. Within 35 years, or so, the north quay would become the site of the installation of the most efficient quayside equipment in the world for shipping coal. Note the steps built into the quaywall and that the vaulted arch below is reduced in height to suit. There are identical steps within the opposite corner of the basin. The enlargement below has been colourised. [599] [archive ref : DXPD-6-17] [20170903]