WWII sea forts & wind farm - shivering sands

hello

we took a boat out to the shivering sands just of the kent coast (near whitstable UK) to see the sea forts and wind farm. it was over cast on the way there but brighten up on the way back. have booked another trip for early evening to see how the lights is then.

Those first 2 look like something out of star wars or war of the worlds.

Yea, these made me think of War of the Worlds too! Interesting captures here, nice job.

What was the purpose of the sea forts?

The look very vulnerable.

Yes, what are the sea forts?

Yep, I never realized such things existed.

Hello

There are 3 sets of forts that were built during WWII in Thames estuary. They were anti aircraft defenses and at one time were all connected by walk ways. They have been used since for pirate radio stations and an artist lived on one for 40 days & 40 nights.

more info - http://en.wikipedia.or​g …Forts#Maunsell_​Army_Forts

Unfortunately the ones in the photos above are to be demolished, but the other set is being restored so you can actually climb up and have a look around.

I always remember looking out to sea as a child and wondering what they were, it was great to get up close to them.

I like the first 3 shots. I've never seen such things ever. Thanks for sharing these.

managed to sail out again, this time with some better weather

Very nice.

I wanted to go there earlier in the year, still hope to.

http://www.bayblast.co​.uk/the-maunsell-forts.htm

Mr-Beama did you get very wet? There can be quite a bit of splash from experience.

Hi Mstar

we went with bayblast and didn't get wet, but it all depends on the conditions. we tried to go last month and they told us we would get soaked as it was pretty choppy out there. so best time to go if you taking your camera is when its calmer.

there is also a bigger boat that sails from whitstable, it more expensive and takes longer, but you can walk around and take more gear.

Mr-Beama wrote in post #3892224
managed to sail out again, this time with some better weather

you can see more here - http://www.flickr.com …a/sets/72157601​907197386/

Wow! I know where some of the idea for MYST came from now.

Excellent shot and thanks for sharing these, I too had no idea they were there/still there.

KAC

cool, I never heard of these things before either, to bad they are ripping them down they should fix them up and do tours I love going to visit WWI & II things

Fascinating