Bull Sands Fort - River Humber

kitkat1963 · Aug 16, 2011

Bull Fort

Well Hi folks.

I had an eventful weekend out on the fort this last weekend. Got a few jobs done, but after taking out nearly 3ft of water from the underground shell store and magazine, my pump decided to shred it's rear pump housing seal, which put an end to my gallant efforts to empty said cavern. But, as far as I can see, weather permitting we are still good for the 3rd September to let you guys and girls have a nosey round. Oh, and don't forget to dig deep into your wallets and purses, all money raised will go directly to the restoration of our little piece of wartime history!

Thanks for reading

Neil. (AKA Kitkat1963)

sYnc_below · Aug 24, 2011

Has anybody had actual confirmation from kitkat1963 that this is happening?

Kind of got a slot in the diary but not had replies to my PM's :exclaim:

TeeJF · Aug 24, 2011

No... I PM'd him but then heard nothing further despite asking for a "soonest" confirmation. Now the deadline has passed and I've got to work. Bit of a p*sser really as it sounded like a super explore.

kitkat1963 · Aug 25, 2011

Trip to the fort.

Hi Folks. I am just pulling together the final arrangements for the trip on the 3rd.
There are strictly 16 places available on a "First come, first served" basis. If there are more folks wanting to go than there are places, I will try and run another trip before the Autumn sets in.

Sailing time = 10.00am, to return back to the docks at 20.00. Please note we have to book a passage through the sea lock which we have to adhere to, so we cannot wait for latecomers.

I will be sending tickets and maps to our berth out by email for firm requests. But please be aware that the trip can be cancelled at short notice due to weather or technical problems, so if you can supply a phone number if you are coming any distance to save a wasted journey.

Many thanks.

Neil.

sYnc_below · Aug 26, 2011

kitkat1963 said:
I will be sending tickets and maps to our berth out by email for firm requests

I'm assuming you don't want everyone to re-apply now do you? It's just that I've sent you various messages, as has Winch It In and neither of us have had any replies.

kitkat1963 · Aug 29, 2011

Important Notice.

I'm afraid that due to a lack of definite offers, I have had to cancel the trip out to the fort on 3rd September. Much as I would like to, I cannot afford or justify taking the ship out for just 4 people, and at £200 a time just for the fuel, as a non funded charity we can't afford to waste that kind of money.
Thankyou to all the poeple who did show an interest in our fort, and I will try and post some recent photos for you to have a look at.

All the best

Neil.