Sea Defences
Some of the many thousands of huge rocks that have been brought in to make up part of the new sea defences being built along the Southsea waterfront, which are sorely needed. They're weathering nicely and it hasn't taken long for the seaweed to colonise them. Most of the rocks have been shipped in from Norway.
In the distance you can see Horse Sand Fort which is one of a series along this stretch of coast built to protect against an invasion by the French. Building work began in 1865 but by the time they had all been completed in 1880, the invasion threat had passed. During World War Two, they formed part of Portsmouth's coastal artillery defences.
Nowadays the forts are privately owned and some have been turned into luxury hotels and tourist resorts.
Some of the finished sea defences (including the new sea wall) can be seen in the PiP if you're interested. Work is still ongoing at the moment.
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Taken on Tuesday July 16, 2024
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Posted on Monday July 22, 2024
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Günter Klaus said:
Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:
Thank you for your kind comments..........always appreciated and it makes sharing worthwhile.
Enjoy the rest of your day........................
Roger (Grisly) said:
The new sea wall looks good and will look even better in time!, Nice work !
Keith Burton replied to Roger (Grisly):
These sea defences are well overdue.........Southsea had taken a severe battering over the past few years. Hopefully this will make a great difference.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Herb Riddle said:
Not sure why it has a slightly purple tinge on my two screens maybe just the lighting at the time.
Cheers. and hanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb
Keith Burton replied to Herb Riddle:
The weather and skies were pretty weird that day and the light was all over the place..........and the skies look just how I remember them.
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Keith Burton replied to Ed Synchro:
Glad you like the photos Ed and thanks very much for your visit.
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Annemarie said:
nice capture