Maunsell forts - Revision history

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	* Martello tower.		* Martello tower.
	* Peel tower.		* Peel tower.
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	* Post-war rebuilding.		* Post-war rebuilding.
	* Prefabrication.		* Prefabrication.

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	* Commonwealth War Graves Commission.		* Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
	* Conservation.		* Conservation.

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	The Maunsell forts, located in the Mersey and Thames waterways, were built from 1941 to 1942. The forts were part of the British anti-aircraft defences against Germany during the Second World War.		The Maunsell forts, located in the Mersey and Thames waterways, were built from 1941 to 1942. The forts were part of the British anti-aircraft defences against Germany during the Second World War.
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	= Background on Guy Maunsell =		= Background on Guy Maunsell =

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	* Conservation.		* Conservation.
	* Martello tower.		* Martello tower.
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	* Post-war rebuilding.		* Post-war rebuilding.
	* Prefabrication.		* Prefabrication.

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	* Commonwealth War Graves Commission.		* Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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	* Post-war rebuilding.		* Post-war rebuilding.
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	* [http://www.engineering-timelines.com/who/Maunsell_G/maunsellGuy.asp Engineer biography: Guy Maunsell], by Jane Monson, Engineering Timelines.		* [http://www.engineering-timelines.com/who/Maunsell_G/maunsellGuy.asp Engineer biography: Guy Maunsell], by Jane Monson, Engineering Timelines.

−	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:History]]	+	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:History]]

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	* Unusual buildings.		* Unusual buildings.
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		+	* [http://www.engineering-timelines.com/who/Maunsell_G/maunsellGuy.asp Engineer biography: Guy Maunsell], by Jane Monson, Engineering Timelines.

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	The three army forts in Kent were constructed at Gravesend and installed in the Thames Estuary. There are also four navy forts that served as part of the Thames Estuary defences.		The three army forts in Kent were constructed at Gravesend and installed in the Thames Estuary. There are also four navy forts that served as part of the Thames Estuary defences.

−	While in service, the Monsell forts at the Thames estuary took down 22 planes and 30 flying bombs. They also destroyed one German attack boat. They were officially decommissioned in the 1950s but some have continued to operate in different capacities.	+	While in service, the Monsell forts at the Thames estuary took down 22 planes and 30 flying bombs. They also destroyed one German attack boat. They were officially decommissioned in the 1950s, but some have continued to operate in different capacities.

	== Rough Sands (HM Fort Roughs) - navy ==		== Rough Sands (HM Fort Roughs) - navy ==

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	== Rough Sands (HM Fort Roughs) - navy ==		== Rough Sands (HM Fort Roughs) - navy ==

−	Rough Sands was occupied and operated 1966 as Radio Essex, but a dispute between Paddy Roy Bates and Ronan O'Rahilly over its ownership resulted in violence. Bates eventually prevailed~~, since~~ the fort was not under the jurisdiction of British authorities~~. Then in 1967~~ he established his own country, the Principality of Sealand, with ~~its own~~ constitution, flag and national anthem. Bates, or some other “resident” of Sealand, still lives at Rough Sands.	+	Rough Sands was occupied and operated 1966 as Radio Essex, but a dispute between Paddy Roy Bates and Ronan O'Rahilly over its ownership resulted in violence. Bates eventually prevailed. Since the fort was not under the jurisdiction of British authorities, he then established his own country, the Principality of Sealand, with a constitution, flag and national anthem. Bates, or some other “resident” of Sealand, still lives at Rough Sands.

	== Sunk Head - navy ==		== Sunk Head - navy ==

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	The forts were designed by (and named after) Guy Anson Maunsell, a civil engineer and former commissioned officer who served in the Royal Engineers during the First World War. The initial concept of the sea fort was born in 1940 after Maunsell came up with the idea for a defensive structure that would be built into the sea floor but would rise above the water’s surface.		The forts were designed by (and named after) Guy Anson Maunsell, a civil engineer and former commissioned officer who served in the Royal Engineers during the First World War. The initial concept of the sea fort was born in 1940 after Maunsell came up with the idea for a defensive structure that would be built into the sea floor but would rise above the water’s surface.

−	In 1955, Maunsell established G Maunsell & Partners (now part of Faber Maunsell) and became associated with the introduction of the use of prestressed concrete for highways and transportation. His firm first achieved success in Australia, and eventually established itself in Britain, where its work on the Hammersmith Flyover - completed after Maunsell’s death in 1961 - still stands today.	+	In 1955, Maunsell established G Maunsell & Partners (now part of Faber Maunsell) and became associated with the introduction of the use of prestressed concrete for highways and transportation. His firm first achieved success in Australia, and eventually established itself in Britain, where its work on the Hammersmith Flyover - completed shortly after Maunsell’s death in 1961 - still stands today.

	= Development and construction of the forts =		= Development and construction of the forts =

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	The forts were designed by (and named after) Guy Anson Maunsell, a civil engineer and former commissioned officer who served in the Royal Engineers during the First World War. The initial concept of the sea fort was born in 1940 after Maunsell came up with the idea for a defensive structure that would be built into the sea floor but would rise above the water’s surface.		The forts were designed by (and named after) Guy Anson Maunsell, a civil engineer and former commissioned officer who served in the Royal Engineers during the First World War. The initial concept of the sea fort was born in 1940 after Maunsell came up with the idea for a defensive structure that would be built into the sea floor but would rise above the water’s surface.

−	In 1955, Maunsell established G Maunsell & Partners (now part of Faber Maunsell) and became associated with the introduction ~~of the use~~ of prestressed concrete for highways and transportation. His firm first achieved success in Australia, and eventually established itself in Britain, where its work on the Hammersmith Flyover - completed shortly after Maunsell’s death in 1961 - still stands today.	+	In 1955, Maunsell established G Maunsell & Partners (now part of Faber Maunsell) and became associated with the introduction of prestressed concrete for highways and transportation. His firm first achieved success in Australia, and eventually established itself in Britain, where its work on the Hammersmith Flyover - completed shortly after Maunsell’s death in 1961 - still stands today.

	= Development and construction of the forts =		= Development and construction of the forts =

−	~~Monsell’s~~ original plan for the forts projected a two month timeline for construction. Once the design was accepted by the Controller of the Navy, the project began. Work on the first fort, situated at Red Lion Wharf in Kent, started in 1941.	+	Maunsell’s original plan for the forts projected a two month timeline for construction. Once the design was accepted by the Controller of the Navy, the project began. Work on the first fort, situated at Red Lion Wharf in Kent, started in 1941.

−	Made from reinforced concrete and steel, the forts were essentially pontoon barges installed underwater. Positioned above them were towers (also made from concrete) divided into different floors. These not only supported the platforms above, but ~~they~~ also served as living and working quarters for up to 265 crew members.	+	Made from reinforced concrete and steel, the forts were essentially pontoon barges installed underwater. Positioned above them were towers (also made from concrete) divided into different floors. These not only supported the platforms above, but also served as living and working quarters for up to 265 crew members. As more Maunsell forts were constructed, they were connected by catwalks.

−	~~As more Monsell forts~~ were ~~constructed, they were connected by catwalks. These platforms would be~~ outfitted with anti-aircraft guns and a command centre that could serve as additional living and working quarters.	+	The platforms were outfitted with anti-aircraft guns and a command centre that could serve as additional living and working quarters.

−	With one exception, the forts were initially assembled on shore for crew members to explore in advance. They were then transported out into the water and permanently installed ~~at their locations~~.	+	With one exception, the forts were initially assembled on shore for crew members to explore in advance. They were then transported out into the water and permanently installed.

	In addition to serving as lookout points, the forts deterred attempts by the Germans to plant mines in the important shipping waterways.		In addition to serving as lookout points, the forts deterred attempts by the Germans to plant mines in the important shipping waterways.
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	= Thames forts =		= Thames forts =

−	The three army forts in Kent were constructed at Gravesend and installed in the Thames Estuary. There ~~are~~ also four navy forts that served as part of the Thames Estuary defences.	+	The three army forts in Kent were constructed at Gravesend and installed in the Thames Estuary. There were also four navy forts that served as part of the Thames Estuary defences.

−	While in service, the ~~Monsell~~ forts at the Thames estuary took down 22 planes and 30 flying bombs. They also destroyed one German attack boat. They were officially decommissioned in the 1950s, but some have continued to operate in different capacities.	+	While in service, the Maunsell forts at the Thames estuary took down 22 planes and 30 flying bombs. They also destroyed one German attack boat. They were officially decommissioned in the 1950s, but some have continued to operate in different capacities.

	== Rough Sands (HM Fort Roughs) - navy ==		== Rough Sands (HM Fort Roughs) - navy ==
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	== Knock John - navy ==		== Knock John - navy ==

−	Knock John was decommissioned in 1945 and abandoned in 1956. It is currently standing.	+	Knock John was decommissioned in 1945 and abandoned in 1956. It is currently still standing.

	== Nore - army ==		== Nore - army ==