June 27, 2011
Today’s Picture Postcard comes to us from AOL. I am shocked that it’s still around. Does anyone use it anymore?
Some tripods left over from the Martian invasion, perhaps?
Nope, wrong invasion.
Maunsell Sea Forts, UK
These fortified English towers were operated by the Royal Navy and provided anti-aircraft fire against German air raids during World War II. Built in 1942, the sea forts were towed into the Thames Estuary and grounded in water no deeper than 100 feet. Each fort consisted of seven structures connected by catwalks.
The forts were accessible by an entrance at the base of the platform. Although parts of these ladders are still visible today, they are in poor condition and attempting to access them could prove hazardous.
In 1955, it was decided that the forts were no longer necessary and they were decommissioned. The abandoned forts were used as pirate radio stations during the 60’s and 70’s, when unlicensed illegal broadcasting was rampant.
Getting There: The sea forts are only reachable by boat. Ask around in Shoeburyness for a sailor.
Pirate radio and abandoned buildings? Puts me in the mood for an urban legend. In fact, check out The legend of Midnight Tales with Cassandra from the good people of Flash Pulp at Flashpulp.com.
The legend of Midnight Tales with Cassandra still abounds on the American East Coast…
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