Landguard Fort, Felixstowe, UK
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Landguard Fort is situated on a spit of land that runs south from Felixstowe across the mouth of the River Stour and River Orwell estuaries, and was built to protect the anchorage at Harwich, on the opposite side of the estuary.
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Landguard Fort Felixstowe Aerial Views
Aerial views of Landguard Fort in Felixstowe, Suffolk UK.
Landguard Fort is a fort at the mouth of the River Orwell outside Felixstowe, designed to guard the entrance to the port of Harwich.
Landguard Fort Felixstowe - gunfire @ 0.44 seconds
This is an amazing place to visit and open to the public, a visit is recommended with plenty to do, looks like some type of rifle or musket shooting at 44 seconds, left of the screen.
The History
Landguard Fort defends the approach to Harwich Harbour, a safe haven for shipping. It was the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England, by the Dutch in 1667, who were repulsed by the Royal Marines in their first land battle. The current fort was built in the 18th century, and modified in the 19th century, with substantial additional 19th and 20th-century outside batteries. It was manned through both World Wars and played an important anti-aircraft role during the Second World War. In 1951 two of the old gun casemates were converted into a 'Cold War' control room. The fort was disarmed and closed in 1956.
Very Large Container Ship MANCHESTER BRIDGE Maiden Voyage into Felixstowe, UK (June 26, 2015)
Felixstowe Container Ship Spotting June 26, 2015 video 1 of 8
The 13,870 TEU K Line very large container vessel MANCHESTER BRIDGE sailing into the Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom on it's maiden voyage, inbound from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
K Line is part of the CKYHE alliance with partners COSCO, Yang Ming, Hanjin, and Evergreen.
IMO Number: 9706748
Flag / Nationality: Panama
Operator: K Line
Completion Year: 2015 / 05
Maximum TEU Capacity: 13,870
Maximum Speed (Kn):
Overall Length (M): 366.00
Overall Beam (M): 51.00
Maximum Draught (M):
Deadweight (Ton): 145,500
Gross Tonnage (Ton): 150,709
Filmed at 5:30am, Friday June 26, 2015 from the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe, United Kingdom.
Camera: Canon VIXIA HF R500
Very Large Container Ship MSC REGULUS departing Felixstowe, UK (June 25, 2015)
Felixstowe Container Ship Spotting June 25, 2015 video 5 of 10
The 13,102 TEU very large container vessel MSC REGULUS sailing from the Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom, bound for Le Havre, France. I previously seen and filmed this vessel at Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
MSC is part of the M2 alliance with Maersk Line on east-west routes.
IMO Number: 9465291
Flag / Nationality: Panama
Operator: MSC
Completion Year: 2012 / 04
Maximum TEU Capacity: 13,102
Maximum Speed (Kn): 24.7
Overall Length (M): 366.00
Overall Beam (M): 48.20
Maximum Draught (M): 15.50
Deadweight (Ton): 140,951
Gross Tonnage (Ton): 141,635
Filmed at 8:15am, Thursday June 25, 2015 from the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe, United Kingdom.
Camera: Canon VIXIA HF R500
World's Largest Ship!! UASC's BARZAN visits Felixstowe, UK - Maiden Voyage (June 25/26,2015)
A video documenting the world's largest container vessel BARZAN visiting the Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom on it's maiden voyage this past June.
In the first part of the video shows the massive 19,870 TEU capacity ultra large container vessel BARZAN arriving at the port in the early morning of June 25, 2015 inbound from Asia. Then I included a clip of the United Arab Shipping Company flagship vessel unloading containers at the Port of Felixstowe berths 8/9 terminal. Then in the last part of the video, BARZAN is seen sailing from the port bound for Rotterdam, the Netherlands in the early evening of June 26, 2015.
UASC states the TEU capacity at 18,800 but in fact it's actual nominal capacity of 19,870 TEU makes BARZAN the world's largest container vessel. Taller lashing bridges and wheelhouse has allow an extra layer of empties giving the higher capacity.
The BARZAN is also the world's longest ship of any kind currently in service at 400 m (1300 ft). Several longer tankers were built but have since been scraped.
Built by Hyundai Sambo in South Korea, the DNV-GL class BARZAN has the Gas Ready class notation and is the world's most environmentally friendly ultra large container vessel (ULVC).
BARZAN and five UASC sister vessels of 19,870 TEU will remain the largest container vessels until sometime in 2017 when even larger container vessels over 20,000 TEU are built for several shipping lines.
UASC is part of the Ocean Three alliance with partners CMA CGM and China Shipping.
IMO Number: 9708851
Flag / Nationality: Malta
Operator: UASC
Completion Year: 2015 / 04
Maximum TEU Capacity: 19,870
Maximum Speed (Kn): 22.8
Overall Length (M): 400.00
Overall Beam (M): 58.60
Maximum Draught (M): 16.00
Deadweight (Ton): 199,744
Gross Tonnage (Ton): 195,636
Filmed on Thursday June 25 and Friday June 26, 2015 from Landguard Fort in Felixstowe, United Kingdom.
Camera: Canon VIXIA HF R500
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Landguard Fort Felixstowe walkthrough
Landguard Fort Felixstowe partial walkthrough.
Landguard Fort defends the approach to Harwich Harbour, a safe haven for shipping. It was the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England, by the Dutch in 1667, who were repulsed by the Royal Marines in their first land battle.
The current fort was built in the 18th century, and modified in the 19th century, with substantial additional 19th and 20th century outside batteries. It was manned through both World Wars and played an important anti-aircraft role during the Second World War. In 1951 two of the old gun casemates were converted into a 'Cold War' control room. The Fort was disarmed and closed in 1956.
Places to see in ( Felixstowe - UK )
Places to see in ( Felixstowe - UK )
Felixstowe is an Edwardian seaside town and civil parish between the River Orwell and River Deben on the North Sea coast of Suffolk, England. Felixstowe includes the Port of Felixstowe, which is the largest container port in the United Kingdom.
The nearby small town of Walton is often viewed as an extension of Felixstowe as the two towns are virtually side by side, though Walton was the original village. The quieter area nearer to the Deben River is often referred to as Old Felixstowe, although there is no formal classification of Old Felixstowe.
Landguard Fort, originally known as Langer Fort, is on the site of the last opposed invasion of England in 1667, and the first land battle of the Duke of York and of Albany's (later James II & VII) Marines. The current fort was built in the 18th century, and modified in the 19th century with substantial additional 19th/20th century outside batteries. The Fort hosts regular military re-enactments, including Darell's Day, which is a celebration of the last invasion, children's events and open-air theatre. Landguard Fort is in the care of English Heritage, and is managed by the Landguard Fort Trust to make it accessible to the public.
A museum telling the story of Felixstowe, with a reference library, historic maps, photo archive and 14 rooms of artefacts from Roman finds, the Martello towers, military social and domestic history through two world wars and into the new millennium is managed by volunteers from the Felixstowe History and Museum Society. It is located in the old submarine mining establishment building at the Landguard Peninsula, between the Fort and Port.
The sole remaining railway station, called Felixstowe Town, was opened in 1898. in the well-preserved building which now houses a supermarket and shops. Felixstowe Radio, the local community radio station that was formerly based in the building, has now moved to the old Coes building at the top of Bent Hill.
Felixstowe railway station is the terminus of the Felixstowe Branch Line passenger service to Ipswich; the line itself branches before the station, the other branch going on to the Port of Felixstowe. The Harwich Harbour Ferry operates between the View Point (near Landguard Fort) in Felixstowe and Ha'penny Pier, Harwich throughout the summer. The Bawdsey Ferry crosses the River Deben from Felixstowe Ferry.
Landguard Fort is a scheduled ancient monument and visitor attraction with a nearby nature reserve. At the opposite end of the town is Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club, which is amongst the oldest in the UK, having been established in 1881. Felixstowe has a recently refurbished sandy beach south from the pier, and a stoney beach north of the pier.
Cobbolds Point takes its name from the Cobbold brewery family who built Cranmer House on Maybush Lane in 1885. The architect Thomas W Cotman (1847-1925) designed many of the most famous buildings in Felixstowe including the Railway Station, Harvest House (Felix Hotel), the Orwell and Bath Hotels, Barclays and Lloyds Banks plus many others. The Art Deco style of architecture has been used for some buildings. The Cavendish Hotel in Sea Road, demolished in 1988, was in this style. From Brackenberry Fort to Felixstowe Ferry there is a walkway and is the start of the 50-mile Suffolk Coast Path.
( Felixstowe - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Felixstowe . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Felixstowe - UK
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Is Landguard Fort the Most Haunted Place in Suffolk?
Is Landguard Fort the Most Haunted Place in Suffolk?
Paranormal experiences in Suffolk's most Haunted Landguard Fort.
Suffolk, UK boasts one of the Most Haunted Places in the UK. Ghost sightings and paranormal experiences are common here, and the site remains open to the public.
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Container Ship DIMITRIS Y Inbound into Felixstowe, England - 2 Tugs
Felixstowe, England Containership Spotting June 14 video 1 of 3
The 5468 TEU container vessel DIMITRIS Y sailing into Felixstowe, England, inbound from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The 66,526 ton DIMITRIS Y is being assisted to her birth at the Port of Felixstowe by the tugs SVITZER SHOTLEY, and SVITZER DEBEN.
IMO Number: 9189354
Ex Name: NEDLLOYD HUDSON
Flag / Nationality: Liberia
Operator: Zim
Completion Year: 2000 / 05
Maximum TEU Capacity: 5468
Maximum Speed (Kn): 25.3
Overall Length (M): 278.01
Overall Beam (M): 40.00
Maximum Draught (M): 14.00
Deadweight (Ton): 67,515
Gross Tonnage (Ton): 66,526
Filmed at 2:52pm, Thursday June 14, 2018 from Landguard Fort.
Camera: Canon VIXIA HF R70
Little Fort of Horrors Landguard Fort Felixstowe
A little video of the clown area in the Little Fort of Horrors Landguard Fort Felixstowe, it was a two day event over the 31st October to the 1st November 2014
Container Ship MSC MATILDE departing from Felixstowe, UK (June 26, 2015)
Felixstowe Container Ship Spotting June 26, 2015 video 4 of 8
The container ship MSC MATILDE sailing from the Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom, bound for Antwerp, Belgium.
IMO Number: 9181663
Flag / Nationality: Panama
Operator: MSC
Completion Year: 1999
Maximum TEU Capacity: 4400
Maximum Speed (Kn): 24.0
Overall Length (M): 294.00
Overall Beam (M): 32.30
Maximum Draught M): 13.50
Deadweight (Ton): 67,615
Gross Tonnage (Ton): 53,208
Filmed at 10:15am, Friday June 26, 2015 from the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe, United Kingdom.
Camera: Canon VIXIA HF R500
The Landguard Ghosts
A short daytime investigation to try and reveal some paranormal activity.
Landguard Fort in SUFFOLK ( not as stated in the video as Essex), England; has a record of multiple ghost sightings, and so before a night investigation during mid 2019, we decide to get a taste of what could be in store for us !
Felixtowe (Suffolk, UK)
Felixstowe is a seaside town in Suffolk, England. At the 2011 Census, it had a population of 23,689. The Port of Felixstowe is the largest container port in the United Kingdom.
The old Felixstowe hamlet was centred on a pub and church, having stood on the site since long before the Norman conquest of England. The early history of Felixstowe, including its Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Norman and medieval defences, is told under the name of Walton, because the name Felixstowe was given retrospectively, during the 13th century, to a place which had expanded to a form beyond the boundaries of Walton alone.
The Felixstowe area as a whole provided a linchpin in England's defence, as proved in 1667 when Dutch soldiers landed near the Fludyers area and tried (unsuccessfully) to capture Landguard Fort due to strategic location. The town only became related to a major port in 1886 when the port opened to trade, following the initial construction of the dock basin in 1882.
In 1810 or 1811 seven Martello Towers were built along the shore, of which 4 (Manor Road, Q Tower in the town, and two more towards the Deben mouth) survive. Q Tower was the HQ of the Harwich-Ipswich-Martlesham Heath anti-aircraft guns between 1941 and 1945 (earlier it had been in Landguard Fort).
On 11 August 1919, the Felixstowe Fury sideslipped and crashed into the sea 500 yards offshore soon after takeoff while on a test flight. It was preparing for an 8,000-mile flight to Cape Town, South Africa. The wireless operator, Lt. MacLeod, was killed, and the 6 passengers were rescued. The wreckage was towed ashore.
At the turn of the century, tourism increased, and a pier was constructed in 1905 of which is partially functional to this day as an amusement arcade. Indeed, during the late Victorian period (after circa 1880) it became a fashionable resort, a trend initiated by the opening of Felixstowe railway station, the pier, (see above) and a visit by the German imperial family. It remained so until the late 1930s.
Felixstowe played an important role in both world wars--in the first as Royal Naval Air Service and RAF seaplane base, and in the second as the Coastal Forces MTB, MGB and ML base HMS Beehive. It was the first base from which 2nd World War German E-boats and coastal convoys were systematically attacked--by flotilla led by Lt-Commanders Howes, Dickens, Hichens and Trelawney. Felixstowe was also HQ of the Harwich Harbour coast and anti-aircraft defences, and accommodated the RAF's 26th Marine Craft (Air-Sea Rescue) Unit. In 1944 the piers near the Dock were used to load troops, tanks and vehicles onto the British and American landing craft of Force L, which reinforced the Normandy Invasion on its first and second days. In 1945 the German naval commanders in Occupied Holland arrived in E-boats at Felixstowe Dock to surrender their boats and charts to the Royal Navy.
Most of the south-western area of Felixstowe Urban District, between the Dock, Landguard Point, and Manor Road, was occupied by the Navy, RAF and Army. with Landguard Fort and several ruined gun emplacements and bunkers a reminder of that era.
Between the wars the seaplane station housed the RAF experimental establishment which tested seaplanes and flying boats. Its sheds and piers were incorporated in the MTB base and later the container port.
Filmed in November 2018
Maersk Captain Thomas Live from Felixstowe
Winter photo safari in Felixstowe, UK, with Maersk Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen. Beautiful view from the Landguard Point beach on the Port of Felixstowe with the four Maersk vessels “Ebba Mærsk”, “Venta Mærsk”, “Maersk Gairloch” and the “Maersk Hanoi”.
Very Large Container Ship MAERSK EMDEN inbound into Felixstowe, UK (June 26, 2015)
Felixstowe Container Ship Spotting June 26, 2015 video 3 of 8
The 13,092 TEU Maersk Line very large container vessel MAERSK EMDEN sailing into the Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom, inbound from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Maersk Line is part of the M2 alliance with MSC on east-west routes.
IMO Number: 9456769
Flag / Nationality: Marshall Islands
Operator: Maersk
Completion Year: 2010 / 07
Maximum TEU Capacity: 13,092
Maximum Speed (Kn): 24.6
Overall Length (M): 366.50
Overall Beam (M): 48.20
Maximum Draught (M): 15.50
Deadweight (Ton): 142,105
Gross Tonnage (Ton): 141,716
Filmed at 8:15am, Friday June 26, 2015 from the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe, United Kingdom.
Camera: Canon VIXIA HF R500
Eploring Suffolk, Felixstowe Part 1, Landguard Fort
This is part 1 of exploring Suffolk felixstowe :)! I hope you enjoy it. Little vlog/day our video of the fort!!
Lots more coming
My video of harwich beacon hill fort is here
Landguard Fort - Suffolk - DJI MAVIC PRO
A short film of Landguard Fort in Felixstowe, Suffolk, UK. This was filmed Feb 2016.
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Filmed using: DJI MAVIC PRO, MRC filter, 4k 25fps
Edited using: Final Cut Pro X
Music: Hanz Zimmer
Landguard Fort ghost hunt - 9th April 2016 - Séance group 1
Edited highlights of group one's Séance session during the ghost hunt at Landguard Fort, Felixstowe, Suffolk on 9th April 2016. Watch our guests reactions as well as the ghost hunt activity.
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Container Ship MSC RAFAELA inbound into Felixstowe, UK (June 24, 2015)
Felixstowe Container Ship Spotting June 24, 2015 video 2 of 3
The container vessel MSC RAFAELA sailing into the Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom, inbound from Piraeus, Greece.
IMO Number: 9129885
Flag / Nationality: Panama
Operator: MSC
Completion Year: 1996 / 10
Maximum TEU Capacity: 3301
Maximum Speed (Kn): 22.6
Overall Length (M): 243.60
Overall Beam (M): 32.20
Maximum Draught (M): 11.00
Deadweight (Ton): 51,210
Gross Tonnage (Ton): 42,307
Filmed at 2:35pm, Wednesday June 24, 2015 from the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe, United Kingdom.
Camera: Canon VIXIA HF R500
Apologies for the shakiness of this video caused by the wind.