Warships, Naval Bases, Intrigue
A memorial has been unveiled in Londonderry in honour of the US Navy personnel who served their country while based in the city.
It’s been unveiled at the site of the former US Naval Communications Station, now home to Foyle College.
The memorial honours those who served between 1943 and 1977 when the Navy was based in Derry.
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As the Northern Ireland “troubles” rage around it, the oldest US naval base in Europe prepares for the end of an era.
Captain Tom McKeown comes to the city of Londonderry to close and transfer the US base to the British Army. Should word of the transfer become public, the base will certainly become a primary terrorist objective. Despite the religious conflict, McKeown learns to love Londonderry for its many years of endearment between its people and the navy sailors.
To disrupt a legendary Irish city already plagued by violence McKeown has a duty to perform-a duty that will see Londonderry bid farewell to the US Navy. Most of the sailors will transfer to Thurso, Scotland to expand this US naval facility in the northernmost area of Scotland.
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