The Vosper Thornycroft Shipyards at southampton were ceased production in 2003 after the production of numerous royal naval vessels Including: Destroyers, Minesweepers, Frigates and patrol craft.
Article on closure: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/dorset/2990032.stm
List of Ships Built By VT: http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/vosper_thornycroft.htm
We first visited last year but neglected to take any photos! So over the bank holiday we stopped in here, In order to get a few photos and have a chilled out drink at the top.
A substantial amount of buildings have been demolished to make way for (yes you guessed it) posh flats. But one large modern building, The victoran administration sections and an old crane remain.
At present the site seems to be used for a store point for a motley collection of barges and Ellen Mc arthurs B&Q catamaran.
The main Point of interest is the Large rail mounted dock crane which is a rewarding climb, having various ladders running out to the boom and up to the windings.
Crane and modern Building
Counterweight Closeup
looking up
Control cab
RM Climbing to the top
WOTS posing
We just had the one camera with us so these shots are something of a joint effort. They arnt fantastic but then we were a little rushed to get to our final location.
Article on closure: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/dorset/2990032.stm
List of Ships Built By VT: http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/vosper_thornycroft.htm
We first visited last year but neglected to take any photos! So over the bank holiday we stopped in here, In order to get a few photos and have a chilled out drink at the top.
A substantial amount of buildings have been demolished to make way for (yes you guessed it) posh flats. But one large modern building, The victoran administration sections and an old crane remain.
At present the site seems to be used for a store point for a motley collection of barges and Ellen Mc arthurs B&Q catamaran.
The main Point of interest is the Large rail mounted dock crane which is a rewarding climb, having various ladders running out to the boom and up to the windings.
Crane and modern Building
Counterweight Closeup
looking up
Control cab
RM Climbing to the top
WOTS posing
We just had the one camera with us so these shots are something of a joint effort. They arnt fantastic but then we were a little rushed to get to our final location.
