Thomas Steers

Civil engineer, Architect

1672 – 1750

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Who was Thomas Steers?

Thomas Steers was thought to have been born in 1672 in Kent and died in 1750. He was England's first major civil engineer and built many canals, the world's first commercial wet dock, the Old Dock at Liverpool, and a theatre. He designed Salthouse Dock in Liverpool, which was completed by Henry Berry after Steers' death.

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Born
1672
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Lived in
  • Liverpool
Died
1750

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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