HMS Rooke, Naval shore establishment in Queensway, Gibraltar
HMS Rooke was a military installation along Queensway in Gibraltar that housed administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, and accommodation areas for the British Navy. The establishment functioned as an operational center supporting Royal Navy presence in the Mediterranean and included various specialized units.
The installation was named after Admiral George Rooke, who led the Anglo-Dutch capture of Gibraltar in 1704. It operated as a naval base from 1946 to 1990, after which it transitioned to different military purposes.
The base fostered connections between British military personnel and local Gibraltar residents through joint service activities and community interactions.
The former base is located along Queensway and can be viewed from outside, though access to interior areas is restricted. Visitors should note that this is a former military site now under different management.
After naval operations ceased in 1990, the site was later used as headquarters by the Gibraltar Defence Police. This shows how military properties in Gibraltar have served different phases of security responsibilities.
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