Dagenham (Thames) Dock Act 1855
WHEREAS the Shipping resorting to 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 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 North Ban...