Jamaica Dockyard

H.M. Dockyard, Jamaica
Part of Jamaica Station (1675-1829), North America and West Indies Station, (1830-1905)
Port Royal, Jamaica
Site information
OperatorRoyal Navy
Controlled byThe Navy Board (1675-1832), Board of Admiralty (1832-1905)
Location
Coordinates17°56′10″N 76°50′38″W / 17.936°N 76.844°W / 17.936; -76.844
Site history
In use1675-1905
FateNaval Heritage Center

Jamaica Dockyard also known as Port Royal Dockyard was a British Royal Navy Dockyard located at Port Royal, Jamaica. It was established 1675 and closed in 1905. The dockyard was initially administered by the Navy Board then later the Board of Admiralty.

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