PROJECT REDSAND CIO
Registered Charity Number 1172590
Preserving our Nation’s Heritage
ABOUT PROJECT REDSAND
Project Redsand CIO was set up with the aims of conserving, preserving and interpreting the proud history of the structures known as the Redsand Army Sea Forts.
Through all of their uses, from the conception of the genius of Guy Anson Maunsell to their critical role in the Second World war, up until the Pirate Radio era in the Swinging ‘60’s, to their advancement of the offshore oil industry.
The long term goal is for restoration to the point where public visits can take place safely and give visitors a comprehensive view of how the fort was built, why it was built and the uses it has been put to over the decades since its construction.
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THE SEA FORT PROJECT
The Thames Sea Forts are the last in a long history of British Marine Defences which date back to King Henry VIII.
The Army Anti Aircraft forts have played a significant role in post World War 2 developments. Notably in offshore fuel exploration and drilling platforms. The successful rapid deployment of the Maunsell Forts soon after led to the construction of the first offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico in the late 1940’s.
Up until 2003, no serious consideration had been paid to the preservation of any of these historic structures. Now discussion is taking place within Government Agencies which will determine the future of The Maunsell Towers.
Project Redsand CIO has been established to secure the Redsand Towers, coded “Uncle 6” during WW2 and chosen because it is the better of the two Army forts has a complete set of 7 Towers , closest to shore and clear of the main shipping lanes.
The Fort will be restored on a tower by tower basis. Upon completion, each tower will be put to immediate use. The Redsand Fort will generate ‘self funding’ – the proceeds used to maintain and develop the facilities further
The layout of the towers allows us to exploit various activities including music recording studios, communications facilities, hydrogen from seawater experiments, a wartime and broadcasting museum and possibly digital broadcast. From time to time, the towers may be used for “assault training” by the Royal Engineers Theatre Troops. The general public will have the opportunity to visit the Fort in small groups. Special events will be arranged including Photography and Astronomy Nights , Weddings and Corporate outings in the future.
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