20 – Forth Defences in 1918

By 1918 the Forth defences were extended to provide the base for the entire Grand Fleet – Battle Ships, Battle Cruisers and Destroyers – all inder the command of Admiral Beatty.

A fuel line was laid from the Clyde to supply the destroyers at Port Edgar.


Ships of the Grand Fleet, anchored above and below the Forth Bridge

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