Chatham Naval Dockyard, Kent

This aerial photograph shows the dry docks at Chatham Dockyard. The site was first used in 1547, but its busiest period was in the 19th century when 2 ships every year were being launched. The dockyard closed in the 1980s and is now a museum.

Location

Medway Chatham

Period

2000s (2000 - 2009)

Tags

aerial view dock sea water boat ship industry museum 2000s (2000 - 2009)