Nelson Dock Pier facts for kids
The Canary Wharf Ferry approaching the pier
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| Type | River bus services |
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| Locale | River Thames, London, UK |
| Owner | London River Services |
| Operator | London River Services |
| Coordinates | 51°30′16″N 0°01′55″W / 51.504555°N 0.031811°W |
  Nelson Dock PierLocation in London Borough of Southwark
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Nelson Dock Pier is a special platform built over the River Thames in Rotherhithe, London, UK. It's located on the south side of the river, near a place called Columbia Wharf. This pier is an important stop for river boats that help people travel around London.
What Services Does the Pier Offer?
This pier is a busy spot for the RB4 river bus service. This service is also known as the Canary Wharf - Rotherhithe Ferry. It takes people across the River Thames to the Canary Wharf business area.
Boats arrive about every 10 minutes, making it easy to catch a ride. Thames Clippers operates these boats. They work under a special agreement with London River Services, which is part of Transport for London. Transport for London manages most of London's public transport.
Nelson Dock Pier is very handy for guests staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside Hotel. However, anyone can use the ferry, not just hotel guests.
Canary Wharf Pier is on the other side of the river. From there, you can connect to other Thames Clippers services, like the RB1. This route travels along the River Thames into central London. You can also reach the London Underground Jubilee line at the nearby Canary Wharf tube station.
A Look at the Pier's History
The Nelson Dock Pier was designed by a company called Beckett Rankine. It was built by Downtown Marine Construction, with Price and Cullen as the architects.
The pier gets its name from the Nelson Dock, which was a dry dock from the 1600s. A dry dock is a special area where ships can be built or repaired out of the water. This dock was used for shipbuilding until 1968. Even though it's called Nelson Dock, it's not believed to be named after the famous Admiral Horatio Nelson.
