The entrances to Southampton's Eastern Docks were renumbered in 1968 in order to help direct docks traffic. The City Council was able to introduce new and clearer road signs as a result.
The former Channel Ferry gate became Dock Gate 1
Dock Gate 7 became Dock Gate 2 (in only)
Dock Gate 6 had been closed c. 1963-5 when the new Dock House was built.
Dock Gate 5 became Dock Gate 3 (out only)
Dock Gates 3 and 4 had been closed c.1963-5 when the new Dock House was built.
Dock Gate 2 (the main entrance to the Eastern Docks) became Dock Gate 4 (in and out)
Dock Gate 1 became Dock Gate 5
The Town Quay entrance became Dock Gate 6
The Royal Pier entrance became Dock Gate 7
Dock Gates 8, 10 and 12 in the Western Docks remained unchanged.
The renumbering was effective from 20 April 1968.
Dock Gate 4: copyright Associated British Ports
In April 1968, "Dock Gate 2" was widened from 23ft 7in to 45 ft and renamed "Dock Gate 4." The new, wider gate was brought into use in March 1968.
Dock Gate 4: copyright Associated British Ports×
From a Southampton Street Plan, 1963
The Eastern Dock Gates as they were numbered before 1968, from West to East.
From a Southampton Street Plan, 1963×
From a Southampton Street Plan, 1970
The Eastern Dock Gates as they were renumbered in 1968, from East to West.
From a Southampton Street Plan, 1970×
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