British Empire Title

The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


Devonport In-Door Dock


This picture from the 1980s shows the massive in-door dry dock facilities built at Devonport. This gave it weather proof facilities that would allow for work on ships 365 days a year.


Empire in Your Backyard: Plymouth Article
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