What was the primary purpose of Chatham Dockyard?
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Shipbuilding for the Royal Navy
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Answer
The primary purpose of Chatham Dockyard was to provide ships for the Royal Navy. Over its 414-year history, the dockyard built more than 500 ships and was a major center for shipbuilding, industrial, and architectural technology.
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