| HMS Aggressive | |
|---|---|
| Newhaven, East Sussex | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Coastal Forces Base |
| Controlled by |  United Kingdom |
| Location | |
HMS Aggressive | |
| Coordinates | 50°47′26″N 0°03′15″E / 50.79050°N 0.054250°E / 50.79050; 0.054250 |
| Site history | |
| In use | 1941-1945 |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Royal Navy |
HMS Aggressive was a shore establishment of the British Royal Navy during World War II, based at Newhaven, East Sussex.
Service history
Founded in November 1941 as a base for Coastal Forces, it was first named Forward II, but was renamed Aggressive on 4 November 1942. Based at the London & Paris Hotel and at the East Quay, it was decommissioned on 16 April 1945.1
From September 19422 Aggressive was the base for the 1st Steam Gun Boat Flotilla, vessels powered by steam turbines, under the command of Peter Scott.3
A plaque commemorating the men who served at Aggressive was unveiled on 28 November 2009 at Newhaven Fort.4
References
References
- Warlow, Ben (1992). Shore Establishments of the Royal Navy. Liskeard, Cornwall: Maritime Books. ISBN 0-907771-52-1.
- Houterman, Hans; Koppes, Jeroen (2011). "Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) Officers 1940-1945 (S)". Unit Histories. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- Houterman, Hans; Koppes, Jeroen (2011). "Royal Navy Coastal Forces 1940-1945". Unit Histories. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- Still, Jim (28 November 2009). "HMS Aggressive Coastal Forces Plaque". Our Newhaven. Retrieved 5 November 2011.