Exploring Kent's Past

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Monument details

Summary

WWII pontoon visible in 1945 but not in 1942, located in Dover. This formed what was likely a floating dock in Dover Harbour. Six square structures which appeared to be platforms formed two lines and were linked with an unknown material, perhaps forming a bridge. Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 showed the site to be absent. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based in available information)

Monument Types

• PONTOON PIER (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full description

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WWII pontoon visible on aerial photographs taken in 1940 (1), located in Dover. This formed what was likely a floating dock in Dover Harbour. Six square structures which appear to be platforms, each 4.5m wide were used in two separate lines which jutted out 100m into the sea, perpendicular to the land. The three structures forming each line were linked with an unknown material, perhaps forming a bridge between platforms. The Pontoons were removed shortly after the conclusion of the Second world war. (2)

<1> Google, 1940, Google Earth historical Imagery 1940 (Photograph). SKE52204.

<2> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3241 12-SEP-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.

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