The Royal Navy during the Second World War Marines man 'island forts' to protect Britain’s east coast shipping in the north sea from low flying enemy aircraft. These forts are commissioned as HM ships and are called after the sands on which they stand. Each consists of two concrete towers, 50 feet high from the base, connected by a steel superstructure on which the anti-aircraft guns and equipment are mounted. Fixed to the bas is a landing stage, consisting of steel joists. The mess-decks are in the towers, with a store room and magazines below. All the armament is manned by Royal Marines
The Royal Navy during the Second World War Marines man 'island forts' to protect Britain’s east coast shipping in the north sea from low flying enemy aircraft. These forts are commissioned as HM ships and are called after the sands on which they stand. Each consists of two concrete towers, 50 feet high from the base, connected by a steel superstructure on which the anti-aircraft guns and equipment are mounted. Fixed to the bas is a landing stage, consisting of steel joists. The mess-decks are in the towers, with a store room and magazines below. All the armament is manned by Royal Marines under RNVR officers, with naval ratings for technical duties. Mail and supplies are regularly delivered to the forts.
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