What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Naval Terrace. These impressive houses were built in 1826 as superior homes for the most senior officers and officials of the dockyard The Dockyard Church Built in 1828 it served families of the Naval establishment and the Army Garrison. It was gutted by fire in 188I and underwent major refurbishment, becoming a residential property after yet another fire more recently. Military Hospital The main offices of the steelworks opposite are part of the hospital built in 1857 which saw much action during past hostilities. Recorded plaque organisation: Blue Town's Heritage Trail.
Naval Terrace was constructed in 1826 to house high-ranking officers and officials of the dockyard, reflecting the area's significance in naval operations. The Dockyard Church, built in 1828, served military families until it suffered from fires and subsequent transformations into a residential property.
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