What was the main reason for Chatham Dockyard's closure in 1984?
Financial Reasons
Natural Disaster
Loss of Skilled Workers
Change in Naval Strategy
Answer
Chatham Dockyard closed in 1984 primarily due to financial reasons. The British government decided to reduce defense spending, and as a result, the dockyard was deemed too expensive to maintain and operate.
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