The large brick warehouse built in 1856 along the eastern side of the dock was designed by Jesse Hartley.

The building is of a similar architectural style to the warehouses surrounding the nearby Albert Dock.

When originally built, it was 232 m (254 yd) long and consisted of five separate sections.

[4] Bombed in the May Blitz of 1941, the badly damaged southernmost section was not rebuilt, with only the supporting cast iron columns remaining in situ.

[6] The warehouse was restored and converted into residential apartments in 1988 and is Grade II* listed.