An Act to authorize the Construction of a Dock on the North Side of the River Thames, to be called "The Victoria (London) Dock."
WHEREAS the Commerce of the Port of London has of late Years greatly increased, and is still increasing, but the Accommodation afforded for the same by Basins and Docks on the North Bank of the River Thames has not been proportionately extended, so that the said River is greatly encumbered, and the Shipping frequenting the same incurs much Risk, and the Cargoes are subject to great Insecurity and Inconvenience: And whereas it is expedient that an additional Dock should be constructed on the N...