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The Royal Navy in the Forth

The Firth of Forth was first defended by the Royal Navy in 1881 and by 1903 was a heavily defended anchorage. Much of the defence was provided by shore based guns at sites along both sides of the Forth, but there were also guardships such as HMS Iron Duke and HMS Anson. According to theContinue reading “The Royal Navy in the Forth”

Posted byQueensferry History GroupApril 14, 2026April 26, 2026Posted inFrom Our ArchivesTags:family-history, military-history, ww1
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