Pembroke Dock

Pembroke Dock is a harbor town on the southern shore of Milford Haven, featuring a grid-pattern street layout with industrial and maritime buildings positioned near the waterfront. The place retains structures from its days as a naval center, with various buildings spread along the coast reflecting different periods of development.

The town was founded in 1814 when a Royal Navy Dockyard was established where a small fishing settlement once stood. The shipyard became a major production center for naval vessels and royal yachts until shipbuilding gradually declined during the 20th century.

The town's name reflects its Norman heritage and deep connection to the sea. Locals take pride in the maritime past, and reminders of the shipyard era remain visible in the waterfront's character and the conversations of residents who recall the busier decades.

The town connects to Ireland via a ferry service and has a railway station with trains to major Welsh cities. The waterfront is best explored at low tide when more of the harbor and its structures become visible to visitors.

During World War II the town hosted one of the largest Allied flying boat bases in the world, from which hundreds of missions were launched against enemy vessels. Remnants of bunkers and reinforced structures from that military period can still be spotted in various parts of the town.

Location: Pembrokeshire

GPS coordinates: 51.69222,-4.93990

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:12