A series of seven forts built at sea to fend off a Nazi invasion have been proposed as a setting for a luxury hotel by a design firm trying to lure investment and a developer. The forts are off the coast near Whitstable, and can only be reached by sea or helicopter.
The forts, called the Maunsell forts after their designer. have been out of service since 1956, and an eighth one in the group was removed as a shipping hazard.
It appears that technically the forts are ownerless, but they are standing on land rights owned by the Crown, so permission from the Queen would be needed, as well as from maritime authorities.
For more information, and more pictures of the proposal, from the Telegraph (UK) click HERE. Photo below shows the forts as they look now.
It is an interesting idea, and would be one of the most unique hotel properties in the world if the idea is well executed.
Tofino on Vancouver Island is a great place to storm watch. You do so from the comfort of your lodge.
If it could be truly secure, it would be an amazing place to experience a storm! Although, I think there are many of us who would be uncomfortable no matter how secure…