In commemoration of the opening of the Newport Dock extension, March 2nd 1858.
Chairman S. Homfray, Esq.
Secretary Captn. Foote, R.N.
Engineer Jas. Abernethy, Esq. M.I.C.E.
Resident Engineer J.R. Kellock, Esq.
Contractors Messrs. Rennie, Logan & Co.
Mayor Wm. Williams, Esq.
Length 950 ft. Breadth 350 ft. Depth 26 ft.
Cost £64000. Area of new and old docks 57000 yds.
A. Aston Medallist.
From the private collection of Anthony Halse