Category Archives: Blockships

Channel Submarine Telegraph and Telephone Cables

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Lorraine

Beacon similar to one used to warn of the Armada invasion 1588. Dover Museum   Up until the mid-19th century communicating over distances was fraught with natural problems such as the weather. At the time of the Armada (1588), beacons … Continue reading →

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Blockships

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Lorraine

At the outbreak of World War I (1914-1918) on 4 August 1914, Dover’s harbour was taken over by the Admiralty and one of the main considerations was to prevent enemy submarines entering. It was decided to block the Eastern entrance … Continue reading →

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