Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time by Burt, Walter

Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781445648965)

Vendor: Walter Burt
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Format: Paperback
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Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time by Burt, Walter

Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time

$22.95
Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time by Burt, Walter

Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time

$22.95
Format: Paperback
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Explore the rich history of Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base through a captivating collection of historical images.

From its inception in 1903 to its modern-day role in assembling the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, Rosyth Dockyard has played a vital role in British maritime history. Walter Burt's "Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time" chronicles this fascinating story, showcasing the dockyard's construction, its service during both World Wars and the Cold War, and its eventual privatization.

This book is perfect for naval history enthusiasts, local history buffs, and anyone with a connection to Rosyth. Discover the stories of the dockyard workers, the ships that were refitted and repaired there, and the key events that shaped the dockyard's history. With a wealth of historical images, this book offers a unique glimpse into the past of this important Scottish landmark.



Author: Walter Burt
ISBN-10: 1445648962
ISBN-13: 9781445648965
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/15/2016
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.30w x 0.30d
By Walter Burt
By Walter Burt
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Walter was born in Dunfermline on April 1962. He is a Fitter/Turner to trade having spent 14 years in Rosyth Dockyard. He also worked in the signalling centre at Waverley Station in Edinburgh as a Train Performance Clerk and within the main station as a Station Officer. He has been driving buses with Stagecoach Fife for 16 years working from Dunfermline depot. He is the owner of Fife's last Y-type Leyland Leopard FPE189, which is undergoing restoration. He is married and has two children.

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