Dockyard Collection

Chatham Dockyard EAW223251
Chatham Docks, Chatham, from the north-east, showing Rochester and the Thames. A number of vessels are in the naval dockyard. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1972

Sheerness Naval Dockyard EAW037832
Blue Town and the naval dockyard, Sheerness, Kent. Little ships were collected here in 1940 before being towed across to the Dunkirk beaches. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in July 1951

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Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Queens Island, Harland and Wolff cranes Samson and Goliath

Portsmouth Harbour EAW280874
Portsmouth Harbour. Looking across the harbour and naval dockyards towards Porchester. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in July 1974

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A nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks, Plymouth, Devon, 1980. The site has been established as a naval construction and refit yard since 1690

Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852
Engraving of a trial of various anchor designs, held at the Royal Dockyard Sheerness, from the Illustrated London News, 17th July 1852

Dockyard Workers on board HMS Coventry, Second World War
Photograph showing dockyard workers, including a rivetters boy working with a portable forge, refitting HMS Coventry during the Second World War, 1940

Valletta / Malta / Yacht
View into the Dockyard Creek in the Grand Harbour showing some of the luxury sailing (and powered) craft moored there

Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth a42_01082
Devonport Dockyard, South Yard, Covered Slip No. 1, Devonport, Plymouth. The interior of No. 1 covered slip in the South Yard of Devonport Dockyard

The RFA Sir Tristram enters the River Tyne after an 8, 000 mile rescue operation following the Falklands Conflict. On board were a handful of ship repair yard workers

HMS Queen Elizabeth in Rosyth Dockyard
The Royal Navys largest ever warship HMS Queen Elizabeth is gently floated out of her dock for the first time in Rosyth, Scotland in July 2014

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Visitor centre designed by Civic Arts & Eric R Kuhne

Valletta, Malta - HMS Egmont and Dockyard Creek. Date: 1923

HMS Bonaventure - an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Bonaventure, an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, ordered as part of the eight-ship Astraea class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889

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HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier in dock with HMS Victory and HMS Warrior in the background, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 2020

HMS Victory the flagship of the fleet framed in an arch in Portsmouth dockyard. March 1946

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England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, HMS Victory. arial view of royal naval dockyard. people crowding round

H. M.s Neptune ready to be lauched 1909
H.M.S Neptune, the first of the Royal Navy super-Dreadnought battleships, photograph showing her in stocks ready for launching at Portsmouth Royal Dockyard

Deptford Dockyard
The naval dockyard at Deptford, with Greenwich in the distance. Our Picture Library is out of sight, to the right of the picture. Date: 1793

HMS Shannon, view of the armoured cruiser, taken from the fighting top, shows the deck and some of the chief guns. Built in Chatham Dockyard, England, fro the Royal Navy in the mid-1900s

The Hard and Entrance to the Dockyard - Portsea Island, Hampshire Date: circa 1910s

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Lookout view from Shirley Heights over Admiral Nelson's Dockyards, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies. Date: 20/01/2009

Street scene outside the Dockyard Gates, Chatham, Kent. Date: circa 1910

John Browns shipbuilding industry on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Singer clock tower in the distance Circa 1951

Shipbuilding scene, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Shipbuilding scene, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, 1857. View from the stern, showing the vessel in John Scott Russells (1808-1882) yard

The Sea Based X-band Radar is an integral part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System and is temporarily located at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base Shipyard

A Prospect of Chatham Dock from Finsbery Windmill (engraving)
XJF3058229 A Prospect of Chatham Dock from Finsbery Windmill (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aerial image of Portsmouths Dockyard and Naval Base, Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lord Nelsons Flag ship HMS Victory which lead in the battle of Trafalgar. Circa 1975

View of the Arsenal of Venice
3560799 View of the Arsenal of Venice; (add.info.: Venice 1871 Date of Artwork: XV -XVII sec. Artist: Bon, Bartolomeo;Gambello, Antonio;Tremignon, Alessandro;Alberghetti Giovanni Francesco;Campagna)

Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856
864518 Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856; (add.info.: Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856. The British Royal Navy bombarded Sweaborg on the Gulf of Finland from offshore for 3 1/2 days

Land entrance to the Arsenal in Venice. On the left the fifteenth century portal
3572388 Land entrance to the Arsenal in Venice. On the left the fifteenth century portal. On the right the entrance from the canal flanked by two seventeenth century towers by Unknown photographer

The chain ferry in Portsmouth Dockyards, 1850
3359472 The chain ferry in Portsmouth Dockyards, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the chain ferry in Portsmouth Dockyards. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Royal Navy dockyard, showing a warship, 1850
3359223 A Royal Navy dockyard, showing a warship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a Royal Navy dockyard, showing a warship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Our ironclad fleet: launch of the Royal Alfred screw-frigate at Portsmouth, on Saturday last, 1864. Royal Navy warship. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Eastern States on the ways, Dec. 7, 1901, 1901 Dec 7. Creator: Unknown
Eastern States on the ways, Dec. 7, 1901, 1901 Dec 7

Dock No. 2 at Chatham Yard, recently opened, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Dock No. 2 at Chatham Yard, recently opened, 1858. The Dock recently completed at Chatham, known as No. 2 Dock...was commenced in October, 1855, and completed in October of the present year

Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Creator: J. R. W
Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Warship launched using electricity. Hammers and battering-rams were applied to the foremost blocks

New Docks and Basin, Portsmouth, 1876. Creator: Unknown
New Docks and Basin, Portsmouth, 1876. Dockyard extension comprising...a fitting and a repairing basin...a deep graving-dock...locks...[and] an extensive coal-store...when [the works] are completed

Launch of the screw line-of-battle ship "Anson" at Woolwich, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the screw line-of-battle ship "Anson" at Woolwich, 1860. Royal Navy ship launched...in the presence of at least 5000 spectators...The band of the Woolwich division of Royal Marine

Str. F.P. Jones, after the launch, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Str. F.P. Jones, after the launch, 1913 Mar 8

View of a harbor with a shipyard in Cartagena, Spain, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of a harbor with a shipyard in Cartagena, Spain, 1700-1799. Vue des Chantiers et du Port de Carthagene en Espagne

Allegory on the Dutch Raid on the Medway (1667), with a Portrait of Cornelis de Witt, 1668. Creator: Cornelis Bisschop
Allegory on the Dutch Raid on the Medway (1667), with a Portrait of Cornelis de Witt, 1668

Steamer City of Cleveland, broadside, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, broadside, 1907

Brown electric hoist, unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Brown electric hoist, unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908

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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Present of Dockyards" Dockyards have played a significant role in shaping maritime history, serving as bustling hubs for naval operations, shipbuilding, and trade. From Chatham Dockyard EAW223251 to Sheerness Naval Dockyard EAW037832, these iconic locations have witnessed countless stories unfold. One cannot overlook the impressive vessels that have graced these dockyards throughout time. The sleek BMW Z3 M Roadster or the majestic yacht spotted in Valletta / Malta are just a glimpse of the diverse range of ships that have called these docks home. But it is not just about the vessels; it's also about the dedicated individuals who make up the backbone of any dockyard. From eye-catching snapshots like EyeUbiquitous_20122152 capturing dockyard workers on board HMS Coventry during World War II to more recent images like a nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks in 1980, their hard work and expertise ensure smooth operations. The trials and tribulations faced by they are also part of their intriguing narrative. The historic trial of anchors at Royal Dockyard Sheerness in July 1852 showcases how meticulous testing was conducted to guarantee safety at sea. Meanwhile, moments like when RFA Sir Tristram entered River Tyne after an 8, 000-mile rescue operation or HMS Prince of Wales' proud presence (33940_033) remind us of their enduring commitment to service. These captivating glimpses into dockyards provide a window into our maritime heritage while highlighting their continued relevance today. Whether it be Portsmouth Harbour EAW280874 teeming with activity or DDE-90026938 documenting daily operations, they serve as vital economic centers and symbols of national pride. So next time you pass by a dockyard or catch sight of one through your lens, take a moment to appreciate its historical significance and ongoing contributions – for behind every vessel lies a dockyard that brings dreams to life and keeps our maritime traditions alive.