The term "Old Dock" refers to a type of marine facility that was commonly used in the past for loading and unloading cargo from ships. It typically consists of a long, narrow pier or platform built out into the water, with a crane or hoist system at one end to lift and lower goods onto or off of the ship. The name "Old Dock" is often used to distinguish it from newer types of marine facilities such as container terminals or roll-on/roll-off ports.