No. 1 Slip is one of the most iconic and historic buildings at Chatham Dockyard, a Maritime Heritage Site in Kent, England. It is a large covered slipway that was built in 1838 to build and repair ships for the Royal Navy.
No. 1 Slip is a Grade II* listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of its type in the world. It is 300 feet long and 150 feet wide, and it is covered by a large roof that is made of cast iron and glass. The slipway is capable of lifting ships of up to 1,500 tons, and it has been used to build and repair some of the most famous ships in British history, including HMS Victory, HMS Nelson, and HMS Hood.
No. 1 Slip is now a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for guided tours. It is also used for special events, such as the Chatham Dickens Festival and the Chatham Historic Dockyard Riverlights Festival.
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