The importance of Chatham Dockyard gradually declined as Britain's naval resources were reduced or moved to other locations, and eventually, on 31 March 1984, it shut. The dockyard buildings were preserved as the historic site Chatham Historic Dockyard (operated by Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust), which was under consideration as a World Heritage Site the site is being used for other purposes. Part of the St Mary's Island section is now used as a marina, and the remainder is being developed for housing, commercial and other uses, branded as "Chatham Maritime"."Chatham Maritime" article on SEEDA website. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
the importance of chatham dockyard gradually declined as britain's naval resources were reduced or moved to other locations and eventually on 31 march 1984 it shut the dockyard buildings were preserved as the historic site chatham historic dockyard (operated by chatham historic dockyard trust) which was under consideration as a world heritage site the site is being used for other purposes part of the st mary's island section is now used as a marina and the remainder is being developed for housing commercial and other uses branded as "chatham maritime""chatham maritime" article on seeda website retrieved 25 august 2010