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Trips to the World War II Maunsell Forts – the Redsand Towers, the Shivering Sands Towers and the Knock John Fort, all also 60s Pirate Radio Bases, off the Southeast coast of England. We offer four main types of trip with some special event trips as well.
Email xpilotkent@gmail.com or call UK 01795 487568 / 07960 574821 to make a booking or purchase a voucher.
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Saturday 3rd May 2025
Redsand Fort and Wreck of SS Richard Montgomery Trip
10:30-14:30 (approx)
£64 Per Head
Sail from Queenborough Harbour out into
the Thames Estuary to visit
the Redsand Towers, an Army Fort from WWII
designed by engineer Guy Maunsell
also famous as a Pirate Radio base in the 60s,
plus we visit the iconic wreck
SS Richard Montgomery with her cargo holds
still filled with unexploded ordnance.
Selling fast!
Saturday 10th May 2025
Forts Tour
13:30-19:00 (approx)
£79 Per Head
Sail from Queenborough Harbour
out into the Thames Estuary to visit three fantastic locations!
Both Maunsell Army Forts in the area,
the Redsand Towers and the Shivering Sands towers,
plus the iconic Wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery
her cargo holds still filled with unexploded ordnance.
Saturday 24th May 2025
Grand Forts Tour
14:00-21:00 (approx)
£94 Per Head
Sail from Queenborough Harbour
out into the Thames Estuary to visit six amazing locations!
All three Maunsell Forts in the area,
the Redsand Towers and the Shivering Sands towers
and furthest out the Knock John Fort,
plus the iconic Wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery
her cargo holds still filled with unexploded ordnance,
the imposing Kentish Flats Wind Farm
and the Grain Tower Battery with the
postal address of No 1 the Thames.
Email xpilotkent@gmail.com or call UK 01795 487568 / 07960 574821 to make a booking
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Grand Forts Tour
Sail from Queenborough Harbour (ME11 5EL) on a superb seven hour (approx) adventure that is exclusive to X-Pilot. Please note that this trip goes out into exposed waters and can, on occasion, be a wet and wild ride. We visit…
SS Richard Montgomery
Grain Tower Battery
Thames Estuary
Kentish Flats Wind Farm
Knock John Fort
Shivering Sands Towers
Redsand Towers
Spend twenty minutes (approx) at each location for photography opportunities
£99 per head (June-August)
£94 per head (April, May & September)
£79 per head (October-March)
Redsand Towers Trip
Sail from Queenborough Harbour (ME11 5EL) out into the Thames Estuary and on to the Redsand Towers
Three hours thirty minutes trip (approximately)
Thames Estuary
Redsand Towers
Spend an 20 minutes (approx) sailing around and between the towers.
£64 per head (June-August)
£59 per head (April, May & September)
£49 per head (October-March)
Forts Tour
Sail from Queenborough Harbour (ME11 5EL) to the Redsand Towers, the Shivering Sands Towers and the iconic wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery
Five hours thirty minutes trip (approximately)
Redsand Towers
Shivering Sands Towers
The wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery
Thames Estuary
Spend twenty minutes (approx) at each location for photography opportunities
£84 per head (June-August)
£79 per head (April, May & September)
£64 per head (October-March)
REDSAND FORT & MONTY TRIP
Sail from Queenborough Harbour (ME11 5EL), on this four hours (approx) trip, out into the Thames Estuary and on to the Redsand Towers, where we spend twenty minutes sailing around and between the towers. We also visit the Wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery on this trip and spend fifteen minutes (approx) at this iconic location of the WWII ship with its cargo of unexploded munitions.
£69 per head (June-August)
£64 per head (April, May & September)
£54 per head (October-March)
Email xpilotkent@gmail.com or call UK 01795 487568 / 07960 574821 to make a booking or purchase a voucher.
All trips are also available to purchase as a dated voucher, an undated voucher or simply for a specified amount.
2025 Sailing Schedule
2025 Sailing Schedule
The sailings table below works differently depending on the device you use to view this site. Either scroll within the window or click to open in a new window/tab. You can also download the Sailings Sheet if required. Or you can call UK 01795 487568 / 07960 574821 to request that a copy be sent by email or post.
Email xpilotkent@gmail.com or call UK 01795 487568 / 07960 574821 to make a booking or purchase a voucher.
These are all non-boarding trips, but they are still the best way to see and photograph the towers because X-Pilot has years of experience in Fort Trips and we get closer than any other vessel! On the Redsand Towers Trips you can expect to spend one hour (approx) sailing between, through and around the towers offering some exceptional opportunities for photography. On the Grand Forts Tours and Forts Tours we spend around 30 minutes (approx) at each location. Please note that all return times are approximate.
Alan Harmer, the Captain of X-Pilot, and Martin Harmer, the Owner of X-Pilot, welcome your call if you wish to discuss the details or have any questions. Both Alan and Martin can be contacted on 01795 487568. You can also call Martin on 07960 574821 where you can leave a message and be called back.
All trips are also available to purchase as a dated voucher, an undated voucher or simply for a specified amount.
The Small Print
All sailings are subject to the weather and tidal restrictions. Payment for individual bookings is in advance and becomes non-refundable seven days prior to the sailing date. Hire of the boat for a party is payable in advance. Hire of the boat is non-refundable. Every effort will be made to find a mutually suitable alternative date should the trip be cancelled due to the weather. Should you need to cancel your trip due to personal reasons we will be happy to discuss this and provisionally arrange a mutually suitable alternative provided we are given a minimum of 48 hours notice.
Email xpilotkent@gmail.com or call UK 01795 487568 / 07960 574821 to make a booking or purchase a voucher.
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