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	SUBMARINES : CHATHAM BUILT
		The Royal Dockyard at Chatham was established in the 16th century during the reign of Elizabeth 1st.
		Visitors to the Historic Dockyard, can see No.7 slipway and also, in the Wooden Walls exhibition, they will see the marking-out floor where templates were constructed for use during the building of the boats.
		Many thanks to John Chambers and all at Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust for the use of their research facilities and to the Chatham Dockyard Historical Society for their help and especially to Peter Dawson for allowing the use of material from the magazine 'CHIPS' to be reproduced on this site.
	www.csubmarine.org (528 words)

	Chatham Historic Dockyard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chatham Historic Dockyard is a museum on part of the site of the former royal/naval dockyard at Chatham in Kent, England.
		Chatham Dockyard covered 400 acres (1.6 km²) and was one of the Royal Navy's main facilities for several hundred years until it was closed in 1984.
		Workers at the dockyard performed eight years of restoration work on the Havengore, the ceremonial vessel that carried the body of Winston Churchill during his state funeral.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chatham_Historic_Dockyard (360 words)

	Chatham Dockyard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chatham was established as a royal dockyard by Elizabeth I in 1567.
		Among the earliest for Chatham was Upnor Castle, built in 1567, on the opposite side of the River Medway.
		The growing importance of the dockyard was illustrated between 1619-20 with the addition of two new mast ponds, and the granting of additional land on which a dock, storehouse, and various brick and lime kilns were planned.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chatham_Dockyard (1220 words)

	Community Regeneration Awards Winners 2004 - Index
		Chatham Dockyard closed in 1984 resulting in the loss of more than 7,000 jobs and triggering significant economic hardship for the whole of the Medway Towns.
		Chatham Maritime has established an important model by bringing three universities and a further education college together into the "multiversity of Medway".
		The distinctiveness of the Chatham peninsula and the links between all site users generate an unusual sense that the community is the dockyard "and all who sail in her".
	www.bura.org.uk /awards/award2004/dpmwin_f_chatham.htm (553 words)

	:::► Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net ◄::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		William Camden (1551-1623) described Chatham* dockyard as **''stored for the finest fleet the sun ever beheld, and ready at a minuteâs warning, built lately by our most gracious sovereign Elizabeth at great expense for the security of her subjects and the terror of her enemies, with a fort on the shore for its defence''.
		Among the earliest for Chatham was Upnor Upnor Castle, built in 1567, on the opposite side of the River Medway.
		When the Dockyard closed in 1984 its final task had been that of refitting nuclear submarine submarines.
	www.mauspfeil.net /Chatham_Dockyard.html (1220 words)

	GNN - Government News Network
		Chatham Dockyard was closed in 1984 triggering significant economic hardship for the Medway Towns.
		While the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust (CHDT) was established to predominately renovate and find new uses for these historic buildings, SEEDA has been responsible for the creation of a host of new office buildings, homes and universities being built on their site.
		Both Chatham Maritime and the Historic Dockyard are fully functioning communities: residents and local people are very proud of the development, and this underpins their sense of civic values and responsibilities.
	www.gnn.gov.uk /Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=138939&NewsAreaID=2 (1688 words)

	UK History Premium Listing: Chatham Historic Dockyard
		Chatham was ill prepared, the only line of defence being a chain stretched across the river.
		The launch of HMS Africa proved to be a turning point in the history of Chatham, at a length of 425 feet she was the largest vessel that could safely be built in the yard.
		Today The Historic Dockyard Chatham contains 47 scheduled ancient moments and is the most complete dockyard from the age of sail in the world.
	www.history.uk.com /listings/listing.php?iD=18577 (505 words)

	Chatham the Royal Dockyard
		Chatham declined in importance and became largely limited to ship building and long term ship maintenance because the eight mile journey up the twisting Medway was difficult in the age of sail.
		In 1984 the dockyard closed, but it is now an excellent tourist attraction, which, along with the area's many other historical sites, is able to entertain a history buff for several days.
		This model in the Chatham Dockyard Historical Society Museum shows the yard as it would have appeared in the 1850s, which is much as it appears today.
	johnsmilitaryhistory.com /chatham.html (1331 words)

	BBC - Kent - Discover Kent - Chatham's Victory!
		Both he and the dockyard were to play a crucial role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
		Chatham dockyard at that time was a major naval port, with four dry docks – the same number as the whole of France!
		He was landed at Sheerness docks, and then taken to Greenwich on board the ‘Chatham’ – the vessel owned by the commissioner of Chatham dockyard.
	www.bbc.co.uk /kent/content/articles/2005/08/15/history_chatham_historic_dockyard_feature.shtml (868 words)

	Lottery Portal - Media Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Admission to The Historic Dockyard Chatham will be free of charge on Saturday November 6th 2004, to celebrate The National Lottery’s 10th Birthday.
		Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust has received significant funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund over the last few years, enabling new attractions and galleries to be opened and major improvements to be made to The Historic Dockyard.
		The Historic Dockyard’s own steam locomotives Achilles and Ajax, together with the Steam Society’s vintage engines and vehicles will be seen rumbling through the yard.
	www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk /media/index.cfm?pg=press&pressReleaseID=51 (269 words)

	Chatham Dockyard
		The passage of time at Chatham Dockyard with a stop off in the 1950's/60's as well as pictures of what is there in 2000.
		Chatham has always thought of itself as the birthplace of the British Navy and was certainly familiar to Henry VIII.
		The most powerful navy in the world now had to rely on Chatham Dockyard Mateys giving their all in support of their part of that navy as war descended.
	www.burrill12.freeserve.co.uk /RNB/HMDockyardChatham.htm (1855 words)

	Navy News - News Desk - News - Chatham dockyard workers invited to reunion
		A dockyard workers reunion is to be held on April 1 to mark the 20th anniversary of the closure of the Chatham naval base.
		Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, which runs the 80-acre historic section of the400-year-old base on the Medway, is planning the reunion as a time for nostalgia – and for looking forward.
		Chatham Maritime is under the control of the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), a Government-funded body.
	www.navynews.co.uk /articles/2004/0403/0004032201.asp (341 words)

	SEEDA - News - The Historic Dockyard and Chatham Maritime Reach Finals of the Deputy Prime Minister's Sustainable ...
		Chatham Historic Dockyard and Chatham Maritime have celebrated reaching the finals of The Deputy Prime Minister's Sustainable Communities Award; just 20 years after the closure of the Royal Dockyard at Chatham, Kent threatened to plunge the area into an economic crisis from which it might never have recovered.
		Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust (CHDT) and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) joined forces for the Award, which was announced during a gala dinner being held last night (1st February) to mark The Delivering Sustainable Communities Summit 2005, being held at the GMEX/Manchester International Convention Centre.
		Chatham Dockyard was closed in 1984 triggering significant economic hardship for the Medway Towns.
	www.seeda.co.uk /news_&_events/press_releases/2005/20050202.asp (793 words)

	Welcome to Kent Online
		Environmental improvements to the dockyard have included better signage, the opening of a new visitor entrance and a new car park together with a traffic management scheme that has reduced the number of vehicles driving through key visitor areas.
		The dockyard is introducing an exciting range of interactive exhibits aimed at both children and adults.
		The dockyard covers a large area and many of our older visitors or those with mobility problems will appreciate the ease with which they will be able to travel between the various attractions using the buses.
	www.kentonline.co.uk /business/pr_view_pr.asp?id=132 (552 words)

	Chatham Historic Dockyard: 400 years of naval history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The history of Chatham's Historic Dockyard will be explored in the latest of Kent County Council's illustrated talks on Thursday 19 January.
		Curator of the Chatham Dockyard Museum Alison Marsh will be discussing its history ranging from the 16th century until its closure in 1984.
		Many local people had relatives working in the dockyard or serving with the Navy and the buildings are still an important feature of the Chatham townscape.
	www.kent.gov.uk /news/jan-06-chatham-talk.htm (198 words)

	Cutty Sark mast moves to dockyard museum
		The masts and spars of the world-famous Cutty Sark are being moved to the Chatham Historic Dockyard.
		The first batch of spars were delivered to Chatham last week and the remainder of the spars and the 100 foot long masts, which are made of timber and metal, were delivered to Chatham this week.
		Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust chief executive Bill Ferris said: “What a superb opportunity for two maritime heritage organisations who have both benefited from Heritage Lottery Funding to work together on such an important conservation project.
	www.kentnews.co.uk /kent-news/Cutty-Sark-mast-moves-to-dockyard-museum-newsinkent2203.aspx (324 words)

	Hotels in Chatham Kent accommodation - Chatham hotels accommodation in Kent UK
		From Chatham you are well placed to visit the white cliffs of Dover, many medieval towns, historic castles and bustling seaside resorts.
		Chatham in Kent is opposite Rochester on the river Medway.
		Chatham has a naval dock history, and in recent years the old docks have been developed into a heritage centre.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /chathamhotels.html (680 words)

	Location
		Over the years The Royal Dockyard at Chatham provided sterling service to the Navy, constructing such famous vessels as Nelson's Victory in 1765 and the impressive battleship HMS Africa in 1905.
		The launch of HMS Africa proved to be a turning point in the history of Chatham, at a length of 130 meters she was the largest vessel that could safely be built in the 'yard.
		"Historic Dockyard" is signposted from Junctions 1, 3 and 4 of the M2.
	www.netsite.co.uk /content-109 (334 words)

	Historic Dockyard Chatham (The), an Attraction in Chatham, Kent. Search for Kent Attractions.
		Historic Dockyard Chatham (The), an Attraction in Chatham, Kent.
		The Historic Dockyard Chatham is one of the world’s most fascinating and significant maritime heritage locations.
		Historic Dockyard Chatham (The) is in Chatham, Kent
	www.information-britain.co.uk /showPlace.php?Place_ID=2453 (464 words)

	Chatham Dockyard Historical Society on AboutBritain.com
		The Society was founded in 1980 by a group of Dockyard men dedicated to perpetuating the history and work of Chatham Dockyard.
		Entry to the Museum is free, but it is necessary to purchase a ticket to enter the Historic Dockyard in order to reach the Museum.
		Situated four miles from the centre of historic Maidstone and midway between London and the Channel Ports, it is perfectly located for leisure breaks.
	www.aboutbritain.com /ChathamDockyardMuseum.htm (493 words)

	Chatham Historic Dockyard
		The Historic Dockyard at Chatham lies on the banks of the River Medway and was home to the Royal Navy, founded by Henry VIII, for over 300 years.
		Chatham was the birthplace of many of Britain's finest sailing ships that helped build the British Empire, including Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar HMS Victory.
		The dockyard covers about 80 acres and was in use as a Royal Dockyard from 1613 to 1984, and today forms the most complete dockyard for the Age of Sail surviving in the World.
	www.places-to-go.org.uk /chatham_historic_dockyard.htm (259 words)

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		The Dockyard Railway - at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
		The Dockyard Railway is just a small part of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, located between Chatham and Gillingham in the Medway area of North Kent.
		During 1873 permission was sought by the LCandDR (London, Chatham and Dover Railway) for the building of a standard-gauge branch line into the dockyard, costing the railway £57,000 to run through from Chatham.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /dockyardrailway/where.htm (369 words)

	Prince Michael of Kent : Diary
		In the afternoon, His Royal Highness visited Chatham Historic Dockyard to celebrate the completion of the restoration of HMS Gannet.
		The Historic Dockyard at Chatham contains approximately 100 buildings and structures, of which 47 are scheduled as Ancient Monuments.
		The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, of which the Prince is Patron, operates the dockyard, which has been under development as a museum and tourism destination since the closure of the Royal Dockyard in Chatham in 1984.
	www.princemichael.org.uk /diary/months/july_2003.html (862 words)

	World Naval Base (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		On the banks of the River Medway, lies the The Historic Dockyard Chatham - Chatham's historic dockyard - that saw the foundation of the Royal Navy under Henry VIII and, down the centuries, it was the naval power generated here that helped build the British Empire.
		Whilst the dockyard exhibitions certainly dwell on past glories, there is plenty more to see here, including the modern spy submarine Ocelot, HMS Cavalier that saw active service during World War II and HMS Gannet the last surviving sloop of the Victorian navy.
		The newly opened Museum of the Dockyard brings together the 400 year history of The Historic Dockyard Chatham and, with so much to see, the steam railway with its audio tour is an excellent way to begin a tour of this impressive site.
	travelpublishing.co.uk /HiddenPlacesofKent/NorthKentCoast/ken21970.htm (284 words)

	Chatham Historic Dockyard, Kent Military and Nautical History, Chatham Historic Dockyard
		The town of Chatham has long held links with the Royal Navy and when its dockyard was closed in the 1980’s it was decided that it should be turned into a museum to tell the story of its 400 year history.
		The Royal Navy was established during the reign of Henry VIII and Chatham quickly became a favourite location and anchorage because of its sheltered river location and nearness to the English Channel and Europe where the greatest threat to national security was believed to be.
		There is a lot to see and do in a visit to the dockyard and places worth a visit include the Ropery which was built in 1785 and where ropes were made to supply the Navy.
	www.yourcounty.co.uk /discoverkent/chathamhistoricdockyard.html (358 words)

	Victorian Warship on display in Chatham Historic Dockyard
		The 190-foot vessel, built in 1878, can be viewed from the dockside: she is due to open to the public next April, joining the dockyard's other two historic warships, HMS Cavalier and the submarine Ocelot.
		She later became a naval reserve drill ship, and in 1913 was towed to the River Hamble near Southampton to become the accommodation ship for the Training School Mercury, run by the former athlete and Test cricketer C.B.Fry.
		Chatham Historic Dockyard, on the River Medway in Kent built warships from Henry VIII's time.
	www.britainexpress.com /ticker/archives/00000175.htm (263 words)

	Chatham - Heritage Lottery Fund
		In 1984 the Royal Dockyard at Chatham was closed, bringing to an end 400 years of ship-building history.
		After the closure, the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust was established to encourage development and commercial enterprise and to preserve Europe’s most complete example of an 18th century dockyard.
		The Historic Dockyard has attracted almost 2 million visitors and is helping to support the wider retail and leisure economy of Chatham.
	www.hlf.org.uk /English/InYourArea/SouthEastEngland/CaseStudies/Chatham.htm (357 words)

	Affiliations : HMS Chatham : Type 22 Frigates : Surface Fleet : Operations and Support : Royal Navy
		HMS Chatham was commissioned in No. 2 basin of the Chatham Dockyard, taking the unusual step of being commissioned outside of her base port and in a non-Naval Base.
		The Chatham Dockyard Historical Society is a registered charity composed of about 250 members all of whom are volunteers dedicated to upholding the memory of the Chatham Dockyards contribution to servicing the Royal Navy over the past four centuries.
		The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust was established by the government in March 1984 and is a registered charity and registered museum.
	www.royal-navy.mod.uk /server?show=nav.1597&outputFormat=print (745 words)

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