1839-46 Albert Dock, Liverpool Architect: Jesse Hartley The Albert Dock in Liverpool, England, was opened in 1846 and was based on plans submitted in 1839 by the architect Jesse Hartley for a combined dock and warehouse system.
Hartley, Jesse (1780-1860) Despite having no experience of dock building, Hartley was the first full-time professional dock engineer in the world. He had previously worked for his father,