Attraction in Isle of Sheppey
Boat Trips to the Redsand Forts
Queenborough
Isle of Sheppey
Kent
ME11 5AA
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The Redsand Forts were built in 1942 for anti-aircraft defence in the Thames Estuary. There are seven forts, originally with interconnected steel platforms; six forts with mounted guns arranged in a semicircle around the control centre with one being used as a searchlight tower.
During WW2 the forts guns shot down many aircraft and flying bombs. In the late 1950s the MoD decommissioned the site.
In the 1960s various forts were re-occupied and used as pirate radio stations. Since then it appears the Forts have been unused and lying idle.
The boat trips are run by Marine A Services with their tugboat, X-Pilot, which is licensed to carry a maximum of twelve passengers. Departure time is 10.30am unless otherwise stated. Unfortunately, it is not possible for passengers to go aboard the Forts due to their current condition.
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Months Open: Please see website for dates of boat trips.
Admission Price: The return ticket price is £60 per person, which includes a £2.50 booking fee.
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