A register of ships recorded entering and leaving Alexandra Dock, Hull. It provides the following information in respect of each ship: date and time of arrival/departure, name of vessel, whether powered by steam/sail/motor, registered tonnage, cargo (inwards and outwards), deck load, and draft. At the back of the volume arrivals and sailings from the Dock's River Pier are recorded. The volume also records details of water levels in the Dock, and the height of water on sill. It also includes weather observations, including wind direction/force, thermometer, and barometer readings.

At the back of the volume arrivals and sailings from the Dock's River Pier are recorded.