HMS Aggressive was a shore establishment of the British Royal Navy during World War II, based at Newhaven, East Sussex.

Service history

Founded in November 1941 as a base for Coastal Forces, it was first named Forward II, but was renamed Aggressive on 4 November 1942. Based at the London & Paris Hotel and at the East Quay, it was decommissioned on 16 April 1945.

HMS Aggressive (shore establishment)

From September 1942 Aggressive was the base for the 1st Steam Gun Boat Flotilla, vessels powered by steam turbines, under the command of Peter Scott.

HMS Aggressive (shore establishment)

A plaque commemorating the men who served at Aggressive was unveiled on 28 November 2009 at Newhaven Fort.

HMS Aggressive (shore establishment)

References

Royal Navy shore establishments

Royal Navy bases in England

Military history of East Sussex

Military installations established in 1941

Military installations closed in 1945

Newhaven, East Sussex