Fort Victoria

Fort Victoria was one of dozens of Victorian fortifications built around the shores of Britain to defend the nation from an anticipated French invasion. Work started in 1852 and the fort was armed and ready by 1855.

After numerous other forts were built along the Needles Passage in the 1860s, the fort was put to different uses. During its life it served as a sea mining station, a coastal artillery training school, and a base for British speedboats supporting the D-Day landings. After the Second World War it was used as a small vessel training station for men on their National Service.

The 2010 exhibition tells the story of the fort and it’s important role at the cutting edge of military technology.

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    • Price; £2.50

    To buy the book; contact: info@hwtma.org.uk

    Underwater Archaeology Centre:
    Fort Victoria Country Park, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight PO41 0RR.

    Tel: 01983 761214, Email: info@hwtma.org.uk

    HWTMA:
    Room W1/95, National Oceanography Centre Empress Dock, Southampton SO14 3ZH.

    Tel: 02380 593290, Email:info@hwtma.org.uk