Deptford Royal Dockyard

Deptford was building warships on the Thames from its founding in 1513.

History

The London location on the Thames immediately west of Deptford Creek made Deptford an increasingly difficult place from which to deliver a large warship. The Dockyard was closed in 1869, leaving only a victualling establishment, which would operate for another century.

Admirals Superintendent of Deptford Dockyard

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Captains of the Dockyard

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Shipbuilding

Ship	Type	Launched	Fate
H.M.S. Niobe	wooden screw sloop	31 May, 1866	Wrecked 1874
H.M.S. Nymphe	wooden screw sloop	24 Nov, 1866	Sold 1882
H.M.S. Druid	corvette	13 Mar, 1869	Sold 1886

See Also

• Wikipedia