The upper image is of the docks in the 1950's with the pontoon in use, the Royal Naval Auxiliary Fleet in mothballs and a cross channel packet ship moored near the clock tower. These are the days I recall when first I ventured to the docks. [114]

The pontoon from the western quay when it was probably near the end of its useful working life in the late 1950's or early 1960's. [114]