Location - The Historic Dockyard, Chatham

Netsite has its offices in The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, which can trace its history back to the 16th century.

 

Over the years The Royal Dockyard at Chatham provided sterling service to the Navy, constructing such famous vessels as Nelson's Victory in 1765 and the impressive battleship HMS Africa in 1905. The launch of HMS Africa proved to be a turning point in the history of Chatham, at a length of 130 meters she was the largest vessel that could safely be built in the 'yard. As ships increased in size more work was given to other dockyards.

 

Submarines were built at Chatham until 1966, with the dockyard still re-fitting submarines until the early 1980s. As the Cold War came to an end Chatham was no longer needed and in 1984 the navy left, closing one of Britain's most famous naval institutions.

 

Today The Historic Dockyard Chatham contains 47 scheduled ancient monuments and is the most complete dockyard from the age of sail in the world.

 

The international importance of the dockyard has been recognised by the UK government who included it on a list of locations to be nominated to the United Nations for World Heritage Site Status.

 

Dating from the 1730's, The Sail & Colour Loft, was originally used for the manufacture sails and flags. The upper floor, completely free of structural supports allowed sails to be fully laid out.