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The Sea Forts of the Thames Estuary

Frank R.Turner

Mr Turner is ''the man'' on this subject, being the Resercher and Author of the book ''The Maunsell Sea Forts'' .

Home of Radio 390

Red Sands Sea Forts (home of Radio 390).

The second tower from he right is the North Tower and the third from the right is the Bofors Tower that supported the 200 ft high mast of Radio 390.

Radio 390's ''Banner''

Red Sands North

Red Sands North loading bay.

Red Sands Bofor

This is the Tower which supported the 200 ft mast of Radio 390.

Knock John Tower

This was the home of Radio Essex.

Shivering Sands Sea Forts

Home of Radio City

Note to the left, on the horizon, the Red Sands Forts.

Radio City ''Banner''
 Tower

See following photo for better detail.

The following three pictures were taken from the Waverly on the 2nd Rocktober 2005.

Shivering Sands Sea Forts

Note in the background left the Wind Farm 5 miles from the Whitstable coast..

Red Sands Sea Forts

These are the forts which are to have restoration work carried out on them soon after this picture was taken.  Thanks are due for the hard work of Mr Frank Turner and English Heritage for this.

Red Sands Sea Forts

Pictured in the wake of the Waverly.

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