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Steam, Steel & Submarines

The Dockyard story through the industrial revolution and two World Wars

This gallery has recently undergone a series of improvements including re-hanging and display of objects and artworks. Come and explore this re-designed gallery with new selfie spots and an interactive quiz on the exciting re-telling of the Dockyard story.

The 19th and 20th century represented times of great change at Chatham Dockyard, the Steam, Steel and Submarines gallery is used to explore this defining period of power, strength and adaption to new technology.

Chatham Dockyard, along with the Chatham Port Division of the Royal Navy played a central role in many of the 19th and 20th centuries major conflicts, without their contribution would Britain have been able to maintain such important global influence?

The Royal Dockyard story in the 19th and 20th century

This exciting new re-telling of the Dockyard story has recently undergone a series of improvements including re-hanging and display of objects and artworks.

The 19th and 20th century represented times of great change at Chatham Dockyard, the Steam, Steel and Submarines gallery is used to explore this defining period of power, strength and adaption to new technology.

Chatham Dockyard, along with the Chatham Port Division of the Royal Navy played a central role in many of the 19th and 20th centuries major conflicts, without their contribution would Britain have been able to maintain such important global influence?

Keep an eye out for selfie spots throughout the gallery and exciting activities in this space coming soon.

View our re-designed gallery

Discover the Dockyard story, how the big steam ships of the Victorian age were built and much more!

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Notice to Visitors

As with the rest of the world, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is closely monitoring the situation around the global pandemic of COVID-19.

It is with sadness that following UK Government guidelines we have closed our visitor attraction to the public until further notice.

This closure also extends to Call the Midwife Official Location Tours.

Whilst outside of our control, we apologise for any inconvenience caused during this difficult time and would like to thank all our visitors for their understanding during this challenging period.

We are taking forward orders and enquiries for business ‘post lockdown’ – Master Ropemakers Ltd, film & TV productions, Call the Midwife tours, group travel, weddings, corporate hospitality and conferences.

Last updated: 28 May 2020

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