St. Katharine's Dock was officially opened on October 25, 1828. The first ship to enter was the Elizabeth, an East India free trader. Over 10,000 visitors were admitted to the dock on the day. 

Source: Huggins WJ. The Opening of St. Katharine's Dock, October 25, 1828, 1828. in Fox C (ed). London -- World City 1800-1840, 1992.
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