Thames Maunsell Forts

There were 2 more Naval Forts further North. This page deals only with the 3 Army Forts.

The Thames Army Forts consisted of 4 x 3.7 inch Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun Towers, 1 x Bofors 40mm Light Anti-Aircraft Gun Tower, 1 x Searchlight Tower & 1 x Control Tower. They were in operation from mid 1943.

Gun Strengths

Overlord & Diver

Dates3.7 inch static
Mar 44-May 4512
The Royal Artillery 1939-45