The United Kingdom Maritime History of England Mgr. Aleš Zahradník Anglický jazyk 1.– 4. ročník čtyřletého studia Kvinta – oktáva osmiletého studia Reálie Gymnázium Ivana Olbrachta Semily, Nad Špejcharem 574, příspěvková organizace Nad Špejcharem 574, Semily, Česká republika Registrační číslo projektu: CZ.1.07/1.5.00/ Název projektu: Moderní škola
The United Kingdom Maritime History of England
Brighton It is a town on the south coast of Great Britain. The fishing village of Brighton became a fashionable seaside resort in the 2nd half of the 18th century. Well-known landmarks are the Royal Pavilion – former royal palace, and Brigton Pier. You can learn a lot about sea life in the local Sea Life Centre (SLC) and watch eg sharks.SLC It is the oldest working aquarium in the world – opened in No. 1
Hastings It is connected with Norman conquest of England. (1066) It became one of the medieval Cinque Ports – this confederation of five ports was originally formed for military and trade purpose. St. Clements Caves (CC) near Hastings tell the story of smuggling on the south coast of England.CC Fishermen's Museum shows maritime history of Hastings and fishing industry. No. 2
Portsmouth It has been a significant naval port for centuries. Portsmouth`s naval base remains a major dockyard and base for the Royal Navy. Portsmouth Historic Dockyards (PHD) display well-known ships HMS Warrior and HMS Victory.PHD HMS Victory is most famous as Lord Nelson's 104-gun flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 (built 1759 – 65). HMS Warrior was the first armour-plated, iron-hulled warship (built in ). No. 3
Chatham It is a town located in south east England. There is a maritime museum - Chatham Historic Dockyard. (CHHD)CHHD The dockyard was one of the Royal Navy's main facilities for several hundred years until it was closed in In the dockyard you can see HMS Ocelot which is a diesel-electric submarine (built in ). No. 4
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