What was the name of the Royal Naval Dockyard in Plymouth?
Plymouth Dockyard or formally HM Royal Dockyard, Plymouth also known as Plymouth Dock was a Royal Naval Dockyard established in 1690. During the 18th century and into the early 19th century it served as headquarters for the Western Squadron. In peacetime it built and repaired ships. In 1843 it was renamed Devonport Dockyard.
Is the Royal Naval Dockyard covered by the National Archives?
Some dockyards have changed their name so you may need to search using the alternative names or the dockyard locations provided in above and in the appendix (you can also browse series ADM 42 to get an idea of what dockyards are covered by the records). The following terms appear in the records of pay:
What was the garrison wall in Plymouth Dock?
The thick black line outside of the barracks, surrounding the town, was the garrison wall – in some places 20 foot high, in other places 30 foot. Residents referred to this wall as ‘The Lines’. The Lines were built with one purpose – as defensive fortifications surrounding Devonport to protect the dockyard from attack.
What kind of vessels go to Plymouth UK?
Recent Vessel Arrivals by Type 75 75 89 89 117 117 47 47 47 47 75 75 80 80 71 71 68 68 48 48 48 48 70 70 64 64 51 51 Passenger Cargo Tanker Tug Pleasure Craft Fishing Other 7. Jun 31. May 0 25 50 75 100 125
Plymouth Dockyard or formally HM Royal Dockyard, Plymouth also known as Plymouth Dock was a Royal Naval Dockyard established in 1690. During the 18th century and into the early 19th century it served as headquarters for the Western Squadron. In peacetime it built and repaired ships. In 1843 it was renamed Devonport Dockyard.
Some dockyards have changed their name so you may need to search using the alternative names or the dockyard locations provided in above and in the appendix (you can also browse series ADM 42 to get an idea of what dockyards are covered by the records). The following terms appear in the records of pay:
The thick black line outside of the barracks, surrounding the town, was the garrison wall – in some places 20 foot high, in other places 30 foot. Residents referred to this wall as ‘The Lines’. The Lines were built with one purpose – as defensive fortifications surrounding Devonport to protect the dockyard from attack.
Recent Vessel Arrivals by Type 75 75 89 89 117 117 47 47 47 47 75 75 80 80 71 71 68 68 48 48 48 48 70 70 64 64 51 51 Passenger Cargo Tanker Tug Pleasure Craft Fishing Other 7. Jun 31. May 0 25 50 75 100 125
