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The fine buildings of the
Haulbowline Naval Base were constructed by the Royal Navy in 1806. The
adjacent basin and dock - The Royal Alexandra Yard - [see map right
and photo top right] were opened in 1822. Unfortunately the
buildings have become dominated by the now closed Irish Steel works
which opened between the Royal Navy's withdrawal and the establishment
of the Irish Naval Service.
The steel works works closed
at the start of the 21st Century and during autumn 2005 demolition was
noted to be in progress. |
