Coastal Defence Collection

Flood barrier, Netherlands
Flood barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands. This is part of the Deltaworks, which consists of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, Bermuda, Central America

Gates Fort Park and fort, Bermuda, Central America

Fort Monckton 33946_005
Fort Monckton, a bastioned artillery fort built between 1781 and 1790 to defend the western approaches to Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, 2020

Fort Gilkicker 33939_006
Fort Gilkicker, a semi circular, casemented coastal battery, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020. A Palmerston fort built in the 1860s to protect the anchorage at Spithead

Camber Sands, East Sussex, England

No Mans Land Fort EAC692690
No Mans Land Fort, Solent, off Ryde, Isle of Wight, 2002

Browndown Battery 33946_016
Browndown Battery, a Victorian beach defence battery, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020

Fort Brockhurst 33944_003
Fort Brockhurst, one of the Palmerston Forts in Gosport built in the 19th century to protect Portsmouth, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020

Priddys Hard 33940_025
Priddys Hard, a former Royal Ordnance Depot, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020

Priddys Hard 33940_020
Priddys Hard, a former Royal Ordnance Depot, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020

Sandgate Castle 33216_023
Sandgate Castle, Tudor artillery castle and martello tower, Folkestone, Kent, 2016

The Wish Tower 33210_024
The Wish Tower, Martello Tower number 73, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2016

The Redoubt 33210_020
The Redoubt, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2016

Plymouth 33206_014
Plymouth, Devon. Mount Batten, a 17th century artillery tower, Civil War breastwork and World War II remains, 2016

The Governors Cottage on the Rock of Gibraltar, March 1827. (w / c)
5926914 The Governors Cottage on the Rock of Gibraltar, March 1827. (w/c) by St Clair, Thomas Staunton (1785-1847); National Army Museum

The Centinel at his Post or Boneys peep into Walmer Castle!! (etching)
5920214 A The Centinel at his Post or Boneys peep into Walmer Castle!! (etching) by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809) (after); National Army Museum

Staten Island and the Narrows from Fort Hamilton, N. Y. c. 1861 (w / c on paper)
NYH192078 Staten Island and the Narrows from Fort Hamilton, N.Y. c.1861 (w/c on paper) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76) (after)

An Incipient Minefield, illustration from The Naval Front by Gordon S
STC309840 An Incipient Minefield, illustration from The Naval Front by Gordon S. Maxwell, 1920 (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after)

South African women artillery specialists on parade at a coastal battery. 1st February 1942

A party of six Canadian members of Parliament Messrs. W Ross Macdonald, A. G. Slaght, A. Fournier, H. Jackman, H.J. Coldwell and J.H. Blackmore recently saw the cross channel guns

Coastal defence guns of Tobruk. (Picture) Victory being marked on the shells in readiness for sending to the enemy. Circa September 1941

General Alan Brooke, The Commander in Chief, Home Forces, visited the Northern Command, and was accompanied on his tour by the Commander In Chief of Northern Command, Sir Ronald Adam

World War II. Gun emplacement on East Coast. May 1940 P014902

Fort McClary State Historic Site, Kittery, Kittery Point, Maine, New England, United States of America, North America

Saracens in front of their Position, 1864 (oil on canvas)
XKH223165 Saracens in front of their Position, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Herbert, Wilfred Vincent (1840-91); 64.2x47.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

So Near
1st August 1943: These two women and their children travelled all day from west Kensington, London, to the East Coast, only to find when they got there that they had to look at the sea through barbed

Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum, Saint Pierre du Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

CJ5 8944 Tower C Jaywick
Tower C, Jaywick, Essex Martello Towers June 17th 2015, Essex, Essex Martello Towers, historic buildings, Jaywick, Martello towers, Napoleonic tower, Essex, Essex Martello Towers, historic buildings

Wind turbines, Netherlands
Wind turbines at Neeltje-Jans Windpark, near a Deltaworks flood barrier (white, centre) in Zeeland, Netherlands. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production

Tourists on a flood barrier, Netherlands
Tourists on a flood barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands. This is part of the Deltaworks, which consists of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers

Gates Bay (St. Catherines Beach) with Fort St. Catherine in background, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bermuda, Central America

Fort St. Catherine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bermuda, Central America

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"Coastal Defence: Protecting Against the Elements" The Netherlands, renowned for its innovative flood barriers, showcases its coastal defence prowess. Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Bermuda stands tall as a symbol of protection against maritime dangers. Gates Fort Park and fort in Central America serve as formidable coastal defences, guarding against potential threats. Fort St. Catherine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bermuda, proudly preserves its historical significance as a crucial coastal defence structure. No Mans Land Fort EAC692690 exemplifies the strength and resilience required to safeguard coastlines from external forces. Camber Sands in East Sussex, England boasts natural dunes that act as an effective barrier against coastal erosion and flooding. Browndown Battery 33946_016 serves as a testament to Britain's commitment to protecting its shores throughout history. Fort Brockhurst 33944_003 stands strong along the coast, showcasing architectural brilliance combined with strategic defensive capabilities. Nestled on the shoreline, Fort Monckton 33946_005 safeguards British waters while offering breathtaking views of the sea beyond. Priddys Hard 33940_025 demonstrates how fortified structures can harmoniously blend into their surroundings while providing essential protection along the coastline. Fort Gilkicker 33939_006 epitomizes Victorian-era engineering marvels designed to defend against potential naval invasions. Priddys Hard 33940_020 showcases an amalgamation of historical preservation and modern-day functionality in safeguarding our coasts. From ancient forts steeped in history to cutting-edge flood barriers engineered for today's challenges.