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Project Redsand was set up with the aims of conserving, preserving and interpreting the history of the structure known as Redsands Fort. The long term goal is for restoration to the point where public visits can take place safely and give visitors a comprehensive view of how the fort was built, why it was built and the uses it has been put to over the decades since its construction.

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All 2005 2004

ISLE OF SHEPPEY GUESTS HAVE A DAY OUT WITH BAYBLAST

Michael Dolan of Project Redsand (Isle of Sheppey) has organised a trip around the Redsand Fort and other Thames Estuary sites on Saturday, 23rd April leaving Neptune’s Wharf, Herne Bay at 10:30 AM. The trip is intended as a ‘thank…

CONTRACTORS APPOINTED

Project Redsand are pleased to announce the appointment of the main contractor, Mowlem Marine. During the coming years, Mowlem will be taking a leading role in the restoration of the Redsand Towers. Mowlem will be working in conjunction with our…

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE ON SEA FORTS

See details of artist Stephan Turner’s residency on one of the Maunsell Sea Forts starting 31 July 2005. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, Sunday, 1 to 4pm. Whitstable Museum and Gallery Foyer. For further information about the residency see…

Project Redsand in Sheerness with talks by: Frank R Turner

The Project Exhibition, SS Montgomery and Sea forts Presentation on Friday 15th. October 2004 and on January 13th this year were both a great success with full attendance. The Project Redsand team would like to thank the organisers, Michael Dolan…

"These days there are few adventures to be undertaken close to home."

"However, this is one, and one considered to be well worth undertaking."

Robin John Adcroft (Banks) RIP 1950 - 2018
Visionary and Founder of Project Redsand

Visit the Forts - X-Pilot

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X-Pilot is a charter vessel working mainly in the rivers Medway and Swale in Kent and the Thames Estuary and also rivers in Essex in the Southeast of England. X-Pilot is licensed by the Port of London Authority for boat hire.

To book trips to Visit Redsand Fort with the X-Pilot please contact them via their website or their Facebook page.

The X-Pilot is Kent’s Classic Pilot Vessel, a charter boat sailing the rivers Medway, Swale and in the Thames Estuary. X-Pilot is a Port of London Authority licensed vessel for hire and can work in most rivers in Kent and Essex and the River Thames in Southeast England. X-Pilot’s Captain, Alan Harmer, is licensed as a Boatmaster by the Maritime Coastguard Agency. The X-Pilot is fully insured and licensed to carry twelve passengers and up to four crew.

X-Pilot is also the Official Supply Vessel for Project Redsand the custodians of the World War II Maunsell Fort off the Southeast coast of England and we offer regular trips to view these Redsand Towers and occasionally even offer the chance to board to support the Project’s Work Party’s trips to preserve and restore this fantastic British monument. You’ll definitely want to check out our Grand Forts Tour, a magnificent eight hour adventure that along with the Redsand Towers takes in the Shivering Sands Towers, the Knock John Fort and Isle of Grain Fort.

X-Pilot was built in 1967 and originally served as the pilot vessel on the River Thames based at Gravesend when she was simply called Pilot.

We also offer all kinds of trips and one of a kind experiences, if you’re organizing a party or anniversary, you may be a marine photographer or filming on the river and looking for that perfect charter boat, or maybe you’d like to hire the vessel just for yourself, or would just like to travel alongside Britain’s beautiful river sides and coastline and see the forts guarding the Thames, then X-Pilot is the charter vessel for you.

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Project Redsand CIO is funded by voluntary contributions and donations.

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