The precursor to the founding of Falmouth was with the construction of Pendennis Castle, ordered by King Henry V111 in 1540 as a defensive battlement. It continued in this role in various forms through to the end of WW11. Falmouth was established in 1613.
Falmouth has the third deepest natural harbour in the world and the deepest in Western Europe. During WW11 the US Navy had a large base in Falmouth harbour as well as an army base in the town. Some of the D-Day landings originated from Falmouth. The Royal Navy continue to use the harbour facilities which include modern dry dock infrastructure along with commercial and private vessels.
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| Pendennis Castle. |
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| Early cannon range 2 mile. |
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| 6 inch artillery range 13 miles. |
Falmouth Town and Harbour.
Falmouth Harbour
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