Rosneath naval base

Rosneath naval base was a naval base, constructed on the Rosneath peninsula, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. close to the village of Rosneath. The construction of the base started in July 1941, in response to American expectations that they would be shortly entering World War II. In June 1945, the base was decommissioned, then fell into disuse and was finally closed in 1948.

Base II, Rosneath
Rosneath Bay
Near Rosneath in Scotland
Base II, Rosneath
Coordinates56.008301°N 4.7973°W / 56.008301; -4.7973
Site information
OwnerRoyal Navy
Site history
Built1941 (1941)
Built by
In use1948 (1948)
FateDecommissioned 1948
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