Sadly more definitive. Devonport has been living on borrowed time. Kept going by both political parties as the current unemployment costs would be higher than pretending to keep it open.Soliel was it a definate case of the plural (Frigates) or was it the singular "Frigate" :-D:-D
Unfortunately both Culdrose and Yeovilton have been kept artificially open to create local employment. Fine when the coffers were full. Now?Recall seeing somewhere that without dredging the entry channels the new carriers wouldnt be able to get into devonport but would be fine with Portsmouth. Forget where I saw it though. Might have been an RR thread way back.
The Submarines will all be up at Faslane before too long so I wonder whats in store for Devonport. Would be a huge blow to Plymouth if they lose that
Unfortunately both Culdrose and Yeovilton have been kept artificially open to create local employment. Fine when the coffers were full. Now?
Toulon has excellent facilities. Much cheaper to have all Nato nuclear submarines serviced there. The French are well ahead of us in nuclear technology. It looks as if they will build our next generation of nuclear power stations. A horrible thought but probably trueIsnt Devonport where the main Nuclear Submarine repair facility is for the UK? Again just something I saw somewhere. If I'm wrong then apologies. I just find the talk of Devonport being doomed as interesting. I have family and friends in Guzz whose jobs are partly affected by the dockyards.
Without the Navy Plymouth would become even more like Dawn of the Dead. Though I do pity the entire city for having my ex living there![]()
It breaks my heart to see the deterioration of Plymouth and its Dockyard. Born and bred in Plymouth with a familly who served the Royal Navy since the 1700's.Perhaps it would make survival possible by having specializations for the various locations? Increases the importance of each while spreading out the costs. Im just speculating really. Have fond memories of childhood visits to Plymouth when family holidayed down south. Loved seeing all the RN Ships
Isnt Devonport where the main Nuclear Submarine repair facility is for the UK
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Toulon has excellent facilities. Much cheaper to have all Nato nuclear submarines serviced there. The French are well ahead of us in nuclear technology. It looks as if they will build our next generation of nuclear power stations. A horrible thought but probably true
Scouse, you are correct in that Devonport is the only nuclear submarine refit facility although Faslane has limited repair capacity.
Canteenflat. As usual your talking bollocks.