Shivering Sands Army Fort, Military sea fort in Thames Estuary, United Kingdom
The fort consists of seven steel and concrete towers connected by walkways, standing above water level in the Thames Estuary maritime zone.
Built between September and December 1943, this defensive structure protected London during World War II through anti-aircraft operations in the Thames region.
The fort gained recognition in the 1960s when Radio Sutch and Radio City established unauthorized broadcasting stations within its abandoned towers.
Located 14.8 kilometers from Herne Bay, the fort remains inaccessible to regular visitors and requires specialized boat transportation for maintenance.
In 2005, artist Stephen Turner spent six weeks in isolation at the searchlight tower, creating art influenced by maritime solitude.
Inception: September 18, 1943
GPS coordinates: 51.49917,1.07472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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