3-046-928 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Laying the foundation-stone of new harbour works at Jersey, 1872. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Asplett and Green. 'The new works for the extension of St. Helier's Harbour...consist, first, of a breakwater, 2670 ft. long...running from the south face of Elizabeth Castle...terminating with a substantial head on the Platte rock...At the head of the breakwater...will be a lighthouse...The second part of the new harbour works is a landing-pier, for the accommodation of steamers...It will have...three landing- stages, with sheltered flights of steps, waiting-rooms, sheds, and offices...Sir John Coode is the engineer in chief ; the works are ordered by the Harbours Committee of the States of Jersey, and are estimated to cost £250,000. The ceremony of laying the first stone, on the Crow Reck, was performed by the Bailiff, Mr. John Hammond...A pavilion, decorated with flags, lances, and shields, a triumphal arch of evergreens, and several tents, had been erected on the rock, making a rather pretty scene'. From "Illustrated London News", 1872.