From Picture of Liverpool: Starngers guide written in 1834
To the north of the Queens Dock is the King's Dock, which was opened on the 3rd of October 1788, having cost £25,000. The first two vessels that entered it were the Amphrite and the Hannah. All ships laden with tobacco are obliged to discharge their cargoes here, in order to be deposited in the Tobacco Warehouse, which is situate on the west side. This dock extends from north to south 270 yards, and from east to west 95 yards and is surrounded by a spacious quay, with sheds for the discharging of tobacco. The entrance is from the basin to the south side, where are strong gates 28 feet deep and 42 feet wide, and a neat swivel, crosses this entrance. In this dock a Floating Chapel has been moored for several years, and is appropriated for the use of sailors, and divine service is performed every Sunday.