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Description: | Built 1938-40 this boathouse played an important role during the Second World War. Ships up to 40 tons were maintained here and the prototype midget submarine was built on the site. Much of the preparations for the D-Day landings took place here. It is now an exhibition hall for naval boats. | Subjects: | Wall Transport (Road) Transport (Water) Transport Exhibition Hall Exhibition Military Boat House | Source: | English Heritage - Viewfinder | Creator: | Hesketh-Roberts, M | Identifier: | http://viewfinder.english-heritage.org.u... | Language: | en | Go to resource |
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