THE Royal Navy's long and remarkable contribution to Pembroke Dock's story may now be part of history, but new displays in the town's museum are helping to keep the past alive.
When the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service's Depot at Pembroke Dock closed last year, many artefacts were transferred to the Pembroke Dock Museum Trust's collection.
Several of these items have now gone on display in the Navy Room at the Gun Tower Museum, including a stuffed 'Garganey Duck' after which an RMAS vessel was named.
Three superb models of other vessels, once familiar features of the RMAS fleet locally, are also on show, thanks to the generosity of a local family.
They were made by the late Mr. Norman John Campbell, of Hill Street, who completed 27 years of RMAS service. Mr. Campbell, who died last year, crewed on all three vessels - RMAS Rolicker (A502), RMAS Elkhound (A162) and RMAS Dolwen (A362).
Museum curator Ron Watts said: "We are delighted to display these models in our new-look Navy Room. The offer from the Campbell family came just at the right time as we were preparing to feature the RMAS role."
The models are on long loan to the Museum from Norman Campbell's three sons - Gareth and Richard, who live locally, and Andrew, who is in Spain.
A history panel on the RMAS at Pembroke Dock will be added to the exhibits. The carpentry work for the new display was done by volunteer Mike Hurley.
The Gun Tower Museum, on Front Street, is open daily between 10 am and 4 pm. It is run entirely by volunteers and the Museum Trust is keen to recruit more volunteers. Anyone interested in helping should contact the museum on 01646 622246.