This place and other forgotten WWII places around Portsmouth can be saved ,it can change the city by bringing tourism , create hundreds of jobs and bring decent income to the city!!!
At the beginning of the video "What were they for...?" Answer, Structural survey looking for oil contamination of the chalk behind the concrete tunnel walls. Did you notice the catchpot niches long the tunnel? There to collect oil that had seeped out of the concrete oil cells and into the chalk, and they did their job during the lifetime of the depot. Steam driven generators? - Not a chance - you were in the pump room! Those big machines were electrically driven pumps capable of shifting 400 tons of FFO per hour (each) and developed an hydraulic pressure of 350lb/sq.in. There were two 16" diameter pipes for FFO, and one 10" pipe for diesel, connecting the depot to the docks. There were six booster pumping stations along the length of the pipeline. A section of pipeline had to be removed and "dived" under the motorway when it was built. There is a short tunnel beneath the motorway which carries the 'new' pipe section (now permanently sealed). The depot stored 135'000 tons of fuel oil and was built between 1939 and 1940. Fifteen men died during its construction, two of whom are still there to this day, encased within the concrete.
I was security back in the 90s shame you couldn't get though the pump room you would of found the loads of stairs leading to the top compound there were over 500 stairs, to the top of portsdown hill, the north ramp what you come in and left was a bit tiring at 3.00am in the morning, we used to patrol the whole lot on push bike, get to see the place again shame it been left to rot great video
There were tunnels at Crystal Palace, that were remains of the high level railway. One of them apparently goes to Croydon somewhere. As a kid, I was always too scared to walk that far into them, as they were pitch black and just seemed to go on for ever. I often wonder if they are still there.
That's an incredible place, nice video and editing. Would love to have a look round, pity it's sealed. I enjoy looking round WWII locations. I imagine that could be quite a dangerous place if someone wasn't being careful.
Not trying to give anything away but.... thanks for uploading as now I know what a mess it's turned into since my last visit. And I thought that was a messy visit xD this is unreal. How can the main water supply still be turned on and the loss of so much water in that area surely would prompt the companies to turn it off :S ?
Liam Nash I know that’s what I said, I even tried looking for the ISV to shut it off but could see anything? It’s such a waste, surly Southern Water are aware of a water loss in the area? You would think they would investigate it?
@@TheBeardedExplorer I wouldn't be suprised if they do know about it, but maybe the MOD have refused them access to fix it. Either way what a waste. Was hoping to get that amazing wide angle shot from the top platform. Such a great explore! always sticks in my mind this place.
Guys I really enjoy your work but this one scared me to death for you. The blackened area above the pump room looks like the aftermath of a oil fire. And wading around in bunker oil in that pump room terrified me for your sakes. The only reason I could keep watching is the fact that you posted it therefore were not consumed in a instant conflagration. One spark from static electric build up in your clothing and volatile outgassing concentrations up and bye bye. Please don’t push your luck like that again. I’m sure one of the reasons they sealed it to stop someone from blowing it up for fun. Also I’m not sure, I’ve never heard a beep or y’all mentioning it but you really should invest in an atmosphere analysis unit for these closed spaces you put yourselves in. Sewers can kill you with bad air as can fuel depots or just long sealed underground spaces can have bad air, flammability issues, contamination of chemicals (here in the US they encounter byproducts of methamphetamine manufacture in the sewers in city’s that are deadly) be careful.
@@TheBeardedExplorer would love to get in there again. Better camera now. May take a trip down on the off chance I can get in. Only live near Fort Purbrook so it's not much of a trek lol
This place and other forgotten WWII places around Portsmouth can be saved ,it can change the city by bringing tourism , create hundreds of jobs and bring decent income to the city!!!
At the beginning of the video "What were they for...?" Answer, Structural survey looking for oil contamination of the chalk behind the concrete tunnel walls. Did you notice the catchpot niches long the tunnel? There to collect oil that had seeped out of the concrete oil cells and into the chalk, and they did their job during the lifetime of the depot.
Steam driven generators? - Not a chance - you were in the pump room! Those big machines were electrically driven pumps capable of shifting 400 tons of FFO per hour (each) and developed an hydraulic pressure of 350lb/sq.in. There were two 16" diameter pipes for FFO, and one 10" pipe for diesel, connecting the depot to the docks. There were six booster pumping stations along the length of the pipeline. A section of pipeline had to be removed and "dived" under the motorway when it was built. There is a short tunnel beneath the motorway which carries the 'new' pipe section (now permanently sealed). The depot stored 135'000 tons of fuel oil and was built between 1939 and 1940. Fifteen men died during its construction, two of whom are still there to this day, encased within the concrete.
28YorkshireRose12 Wow that is incredible! thank you for sharing this information with us :-)
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infinitely awesome video, really interesting you do, could watch these day in and day out.
I was security back in the 90s shame you couldn't get though the pump room you would of found the loads of stairs leading to the top compound there were over 500 stairs, to the top of portsdown hill, the north ramp what you come in and left was a bit tiring at 3.00am in the morning, we used to patrol the whole lot on push bike, get to see the place again shame it been left to rot great video
Interesting video nice to see Tilly coming along also !
Nice work. Especially greatful for the video of the A3 resturant which is being turned into petrol and coffee units. Keep up the good work buddy!
Steve Pyrate Keen thank you :-)
😮 thanks guys for the amazing exploration video 👍✌️
There were tunnels at Crystal Palace, that were remains of the high level railway. One of them apparently goes to Croydon somewhere. As a kid, I was always too scared to walk that far into them, as they were pitch black and just seemed to go on for ever. I often wonder if they are still there.
That's an incredible place, nice video and editing. Would love to have a look round, pity it's sealed. I enjoy looking round WWII locations. I imagine that could be quite a dangerous place if someone wasn't being careful.
Great show........! like you guys a lot. 👍
Not trying to give anything away but.... thanks for uploading as now I know what a mess it's turned into since my last visit. And I thought that was a messy visit xD this is unreal. How can the main water supply still be turned on and the loss of so much water in that area surely would prompt the companies to turn it off :S ?
Liam Nash I know that’s what I said, I even tried looking for the ISV to shut it off but could see anything? It’s such a waste, surly Southern Water are aware of a water loss in the area? You would think they would investigate it?
@@TheBeardedExplorer I wouldn't be suprised if they do know about it, but maybe the MOD have refused them access to fix it. Either way what a waste. Was hoping to get that amazing wide angle shot from the top platform. Such a great explore! always sticks in my mind this place.
Great lighting buddy.
I’ve always wondered how to get in there. Shame it’s sealed off now. Did you make it to underneath my back garden? 😀
Haha the Danny Hill show :)
Guys I really enjoy your work but this one scared me to death for you. The blackened area above the pump room looks like the aftermath of a oil fire. And wading around in bunker oil in that pump room terrified me for your sakes. The only reason I could keep watching is the fact that you posted it therefore were not consumed in a instant conflagration. One spark from static electric build up in your clothing and volatile outgassing concentrations up and bye bye. Please don’t push your luck like that again. I’m sure one of the reasons they sealed it to stop someone from blowing it up for fun. Also I’m not sure, I’ve never heard a beep or y’all mentioning it but you really should invest in an atmosphere analysis unit for these closed spaces you put yourselves in. Sewers can kill you with bad air as can fuel depots or just long sealed underground spaces can have bad air, flammability issues, contamination of chemicals (here in the US they encounter byproducts of methamphetamine manufacture in the sewers in city’s that are deadly) be careful.
I did a really good explore down there with Subexploration. Fascinating site to explore.
Defiance76 it is an amazing place, think the council are working in there now cleaning it up!
@@TheBeardedExplorer would love to get in there again. Better camera now. May take a trip down on the off chance I can get in. Only live near Fort Purbrook so it's not much of a trek lol
I think theres a part in there where u can acc switch the lights on in there :)
Hey all your videos are great I know of some great places in the south of England if your interested in checking them out ?
Place got sealed 2 days ago 😳
is this place still sealed off?
Insane place if your brave to cross all the away dm me ! I just got back from there and I made it half away😂
Supposed to grow everything big in TEXAS..Not the U.K... That spider is a no no!! Haha 😂😂😂
Where abouts is it in Portsmouth
Paul's grove area
Haha good ending
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