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Grimsby Dock TowerGrimsby Dock Tower is a famous maritime landmark in North East Lincolnshire. It was built in 1867 with the purpose of containing a 30,000 UK gallon (136 m³) water reservoir, which was orginally used to provide hydraulic power to the lock gates and cranes of Grimsby Docks. The tower was designed by Mr J W Wild and was based around the design of the Palazzo Pubblico in Sienna, Italy. The tower is 309 ft (94 m) high, 28 ft (8.5 m) wide at the base and its walls are 4 ft (1.2 m) thick. The tower no longer has any commercial use.
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