Rosneath naval base
| Base II, Rosneath | |
|---|---|
| Rosneath Bay Near Rosneath in Scotland | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Royal Navy |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 56°00′30″N 4°47′50″W / 56.008301°N 4.7973°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1941 |
| Built by |
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| In use | 1948 |
| Fate | Decommissioned 1948 |
Rosneath naval base (HMS Rosneath) 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.