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Memorial Chapel
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St Nicholas Memorial Chapel at Fort Blockhouse |
Fort Blockhouse, also known as
HMS Dolphin until its decommissioning in 1998, had been home to the Submarine
Service for almost a century.
The memorial chapel was built
in 1917 on the North Bastion to commemorate all the submariners lost in
World War I. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors.
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The chapel in
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The door is dedicated to Admiral
Sir Claud Barrington Barry KBE, CB, DSO, Flag Officer Submarines 1942-1944.
It was placed there by those who worked for him during the war. |
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The
chapel as it looks today, beautifully decorated. |
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There
are stain-glass windows in memory of Lieut FRC Talbot (HMS Thames), Lieut EB
Talbot (HMS Snapper) - the sons of Vice Admiral Sir Cecil Talbot, the first
submariner to win the DSO whilst in command of HMS E6, Lieut Adlard (HMS Unique),
Lieut-Cmdr Edward Philip Tomkinson DSO* and the officers and men of HMS Urge,
Lieut-Cmdr John Hay Forbes DSO and the officers and men of HMS Spearfish. |
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books and kneelers have been presented by families in memory of their loved
ones. |
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It
is home to the Book Of Remembrance, which lists the name of every submariner
lost since 1904. |
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memorial chapel is now under the custodianship of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.
It is available to visit by appointment only. If you wish to do so then please
contact Miss Alexandra Havelock, the Keeper of Artefacts, on 02392 510354 ext
227 or email [email protected].
Please note that it is only possible to view the chapel during the working hours
of 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Visits must be booked in advance as Fort Blockhouse
remains a working military base, so visitor's details must be registered in
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