Daniel Asher Alexander
Daniel Asher Alexander (1768-1846), architect, engineer and surveyor
1768 Born in London
1794 After William Vaughan had proposed introduction of "wet" docks to improve the capacity of London, Alexander began working for the prospective London Docks Co, by which time he had already designed warehouses.
For the London Docks, Alexander planned 2 linked docks with area of 35 acres, with entrances at Wapping and Blackwall or Shadwell.
1796 Both Alexander and Rennie gave evidence to Parliament in support of the bill for the proposal.
1800 A modified version of Alexander's proposal formed the basis for the Act that received Parliamentary approval. The company appointed him as surveyor.
1801 Rennie was appointed engineer. Rennie seems to have led on the design of the docks whilst Alexander handled the warehouses.
See Also
Sources of Information
- A Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers in Great Britain and Ireland, by A. W. Skempton