Isle of Dogs Canal

The Isle of Dogs Canal, later named the City Canal, was built between 1802 and 1805. This crossed the Isle to the south of the West India Dock. The intention was to save ships the inconvenience of travelling around the Isle of Dogs. It connected Limehouse and Blackwall and was Government funded. Unfortunately it had not been foreseen that using the locks and being towed through by teams of horses would not save a great deal. The first ship to use it was the Duchess of York, 500 tons.

In 1829 it having been unprofitable it was sold to the West India Dock Company for £120,121. 5s. 6d and made into a timber dock. The Limehouse entrance to the City Canal was later closed.