Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time (Paperback)

Walter Burt

ISBN 10: 1445648962 / ISBN 13: 9781445648965

Published by Amberley Publishing, Chalford, 2016

About this Item

Paperback. With the coming of the naval arms race with Germany, in 1903 the Admiralty decided to establish a naval base and dockyard at Rosyth, taking advantage of deep tidal water there. Construction work started in 1909 and the dockyard was finished in 1916, when the pre-Dreadnought HMS Zealandia entered dry dock there. The yard closed in 1925, reopening in 1938 when relations with Germany began to deteriorate again and serving throughout the Second World War.During the Cold War, Rosyth was used to refit conventional and Polaris nuclear-armed submarines as well as other warships. In 1997 Rosyth was acquired by Babcock International, becoming the first privatised naval dockyard in Britain, and is now the site where the Royal Navys two new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers are being assembled. In this book, published in the dockyards centennial year, Walter Burt takes us through the history of Rosyth dockyard and naval base. The history of Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base, showing how it has changed and developed over the last hundred years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time (Paperback)
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing, Chalford
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445648962
• ISBN 13: 9781445648965
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Explore the rich history of Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base through a captivating collection of historical images.

From its inception in 1903 to its modern-day role in assembling the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, Rosyth Dockyard has played a vital role in British maritime history. Walter Burt's "Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time" chronicles this fascinating story, showcasing the dockyard's construction, its service during both World Wars and the Cold War, and its eventual privatization.

This book is perfect for naval history enthusiasts, local history buffs, and anyone with a connection to Rosyth. Discover the stories of the dockyard workers, the ships that were refitted and repaired there, and the key events that shaped the dockyard's history. With a wealth of historical images, this book offers a unique glimpse into the past of this important Scottish landmark.

About the Author

Walter was born in Dunfermline on April 1962. He is a Fitter/Turner to trade having spent 14 years in Rosyth Dockyard. He also worked in the signalling centre at Waverley Station in Edinburgh as a Train Performance Clerk and within the main station as a Station Officer. He has been driving buses with Stagecoach Fife for 16 years working from Dunfermline depot. He is the owner of Fife's last Y-type Leyland Leopard FPE189, which is undergoing restoration. He is married and has two children.