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Our Blog highlights even more locations, attractions, and activities you can enjoy at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, with news and interesting ideas on how to make the most of your next visit.

13 January 2022

Collections

Forward thinking creative team appointed to redesign famous Ropery gallery

10 January 2022

Diving Deep

HMS Invincible exhibition ‘sails’ to The Historic Dockyard Chatham

10 January 2022

Warship Wednesday

Warship Wednesday: HMS Valiant, the first nuclear submarine to be refitted and refuelled at Chatham

21 December 2021

General News

Carol Service 2021

08 December 2021

Warship Wednesday

HMS Snapper – the submarine and her crew were never to be seen again …

03 December 2021

Collections

A ground-breaking work placement programme for D/deaf and disabled curators in museums

22 November 2021

Behind the Scenes

Gold-gilded coat of arms once again fit for a King

19 November 2021

19 November 2021

On This Day

Remembering the Royal Navy’s most extensive submarine refit

16 November 2021

On This Day

Chatham-built ship dedicated 47 years ago today remembered by former apprentice

10 November 2021

Warship Wednesday

Warship Wednesday: HMS Lowestoft

05 November 2021

On This Day

Remembering the Captain and crew of the Jervis Bay

05 November 2021

General News

Loughborough University Chief to join Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust

01 November 2021

General News

COP26 – Climate change and The Historic Dockyard Chatham

28 October 2021

Hidden Heroines

Hidden Heroines: women who dressed as men to join the Navy

21 October 2021

General News

Trust recognised for championing diversity

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May 15

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As a charity, our two core purposes are 'learning' and 'preservation'. If you visit us this season you will see preservation in action as we undertake some essential works to the mast of HMS Cavalier.

Whilst the scaffold might detract a little from the spectacular sight of our Second World War Destroyer, the tower has been constructed around the main mast whilst we determine the severity of some corrosion that was discovered on a routine inspection. We are working with a Structural Engineer to assess the extent of the damage and develop a repair strategy.

Income from our visitors helps support this important work. Each time you purchase a ticket, buy a coffee in our cafe or pick up something in our shop you are contributing to the ongoing maintenance of our historic ships and the preservation of the most compete Dockyard from the Age of Sail for generations to come.

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#HMSCavalier #Cavalier #Destroyer #SecondWorldWarDestroyer #SecondWorldWar #WorldWarTwo #WWII #preservation #maintenance #scaffold #engineer #engineering #ageofsail #dockyard #chathamdockyard #royalnavy #historicdockyardchatham #support #fundraising #conservation

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May 12

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22 things to do in 2022: Have you ever wondered what life is like on a #submarine? You can swing through the hatche… https://t.co/PgsOaVN8Kd

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Time really does fly doesn't it? We continue to countdown 22 things you can do at the Dockyard during 2022. From Sa… https://t.co/dcpFm4bx2S

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22 things to do in 2022: A colossal structure, at the time of construction in 1838 No. 3 Covered Slip was the large… https://t.co/FZk9Of8BPc

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22 things to do in 2022: One of the most undiscovered parts of the Dockyard: relax and unwind in Commissioner’s Gar… https://t.co/Gfmo0qGlrl

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May 7

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Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar, HMS Victory, launched on this day in 1765 from Chatham.
Proclaimed 'the biggest and best ever' in an 18th century London newspaper, the 104-gun first-rate ship was wished bon voyage by 'many persons of quality and distinction' as she embarked on her first mission for the Royal Navy's reserve fleet. She returned to Chatham for major repairs both before and after the Battle of Trafalgar.

Today Victory resides in Portsmouth but we have a model on display in our Command of the Oceans galleries.

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#hmsvictory #nelson #1765 #historicdockyardchatham #royalnavy #firstsealord #visitmedway #flagship #chathamdockyard #trafalgar #dockyarddayout #visitchatham #londonpublicadvertiser #onthisday #victory #battleoftrafalgar

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May 3

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🌞 Commissioner's Garden 🌞

Thanks to our hardworking gardeners our secret garden, tucked behind Commissioner's House, is looking stunning in the Spring sunshine.

Hopefully it won't be too long before we can reopen our gates and everyone can enjoy a dose of the Garden of England in full bloom.

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#gardenofengland #kent #garden #secretgarden #dockyard #chathamdockyard #historicdockyardchatham #dockyarddayout #spring #springhasprung #nature #commisonersgarden #visitkent #enjoymedway #secretgarden #tulip #blossom #springcolour #gardenlover #gardening #springgarden

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Latest blog articles

Forward thinking creative team appointed to redesign famous Ropery gallery

HMS Invincible exhibition ‘sails’ to The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Warship Wednesday: HMS Valiant, the first nuclear submarine to be refitted and refuelled at Chatham

Carol Service 2021

HMS Snapper – the submarine and her crew were never to be seen again …

A ground-breaking work placement programme for D/deaf and disabled curators in museums

Gold-gilded coat of arms once again fit for a King

Remembering the Royal Navy’s most extensive submarine refit

Chatham-built ship dedicated 47 years ago today remembered by former apprentice

Warship Wednesday: HMS Lowestoft

Remembering the Captain and crew of the Jervis Bay

Loughborough University Chief to join Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust

COP26 – Climate change and The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Hidden Heroines: women who dressed as men to join the Navy

Trust recognised for championing diversity

Call the Midwife Official Location Tours

01 Mar - 30 Oct

Photography Workshops

19 Feb - 19 Feb

Diving Deep: HMS Invincible 1744

12 Feb - 20 Nov

Latest blog articles

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Forward thinking creative team appointed to redesign famous Ropery gallery

HMS Invincible exhibition ‘sails’ to The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Warship Wednesday: HMS Valiant, the first nuclear submarine to be refitted and refuelled at Chatham

Carol Service 2021

HMS Snapper – the submarine and her crew were never to be seen again …

A ground-breaking work placement programme for D/deaf and disabled curators in museums

Gold-gilded coat of arms once again fit for a King

Remembering the Royal Navy’s most extensive submarine refit

Chatham-built ship dedicated 47 years ago today remembered by former apprentice

Warship Wednesday: HMS Lowestoft

Remembering the Captain and crew of the Jervis Bay

Loughborough University Chief to join Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust

COP26 – Climate change and The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Hidden Heroines: women who dressed as men to join the Navy

Trust recognised for championing diversity

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