The Wharves and Warehouses Steam Power and Hydraulic Pressure Company's Act, 1871
An Act for the Incorporation of the Wharves and Warehouses Steam Power and Hydraulic Pressure Company; and for other purposes. [13th July 1871.] WHEREAS the establishment of a system for applying motive power by hydraulic pressure to waterside and land cranes used for the purpose of raising and loading goods, and for working dock gates and other machinery, would be of great local and public advantage: And whereas the persons herein-after named (with others) willing to undertake the establishm...