Flatholm Island 5 miles between England and Wales FULL EXPLORE

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  • Опубліковано 13 гру 2024

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  • @pug2322
    @pug2322 4 роки тому +17

    This is one of your best explores, really interesting and something not many people have ever done, well done Matt the boat is coming into very good use to make content like this. 😉👍

    • @TheSecretVault
      @TheSecretVault  4 роки тому +13

      If we are not dead from boating in 1 years time it will have been worth it... LOL

    • @kurtsoderberg
      @kurtsoderberg 4 роки тому +2

      @@TheSecretVault Keep bobbing along...!

    • @fraggit
      @fraggit 4 роки тому +2

      @@TheSecretVault Nissen hut 😉 Great explore BTW

    • @samlloyd8742
      @samlloyd8742 3 роки тому +2

      I WOULD live there ......just camp out for Week's at a time ......next time you might see a naked man wondering the Island lol....

  • @geoffcrummy1443
    @geoffcrummy1443 4 роки тому +7

    You’ve definitely pushed the boat out on this one Matt, what a beautiful little island. Really nice to see the old homes and other buildings. The drone footage is of excellent quality love that zoom lens it’s so good zooming in as it’s flying. Glad you made it back to shore mate keep up your excellent work you do to entertain your viewers 🇬🇧🛸👍👍👍👍

  • @samlloyd8742
    @samlloyd8742 3 роки тому +1

    Had a hole Sunday watching "Matthew Williams" bliss baby.....

  • @ianddavidson1
    @ianddavidson1 4 роки тому +4

    The flat area of concrete at 1:13:40 is rainwater collection to provide fresh water. There is one visible at Hartland Point.

  • @bobarty
    @bobarty 4 роки тому +8

    Superb Drone footage and accompanying music Ten out Ten Sir.

  • @ruralsounds
    @ruralsounds 4 роки тому +4

    Nice adventure 👊
    Interesting seeing inside the fog horn

  • @MissTuppy
    @MissTuppy 4 роки тому +6

    Blimey Matt I was gripped at the end of that...Jess was like a mermaid at the front 😂🧜‍♀️

  • @Malabus73
    @Malabus73 4 роки тому

    And I use to look from Weston-Super-Mare when on a day trip. Great drone footage. Thumbs up!

  • @dandesjardins2552
    @dandesjardins2552 4 роки тому +2

    Well that was awesome Exploration for sure lots of golden gems for sure .Thanks Matt Secret Vault

  • @joannastorey377
    @joannastorey377 4 роки тому +2

    Loved this one! I grew up seeing Flat Holm out in the channel so it was fantastic to see what's it's like over there. What a wonderful place. Caught a glimpse of lovely Clevedon in the distance too!

  • @bigalf5173
    @bigalf5173 4 роки тому +1

    High quality production Matt. Breathtaking scenery and serene music .well done ...

  • @TheMikep25
    @TheMikep25 4 роки тому +2

    What an amazing explore ! I have lived in the area all my life and have spent countless hours gazing out into the channel looking at the islands . Always wondered what was on them . Keep up the good work Matt . 👍

  • @getyerspn
    @getyerspn 4 роки тому +1

    fantastic explore ...and hi from Ipswich ...nice to see something good came out of Ipswich.

  • @AlpacaMade
    @AlpacaMade 4 роки тому +2

    Loooov'd it! Two or three of my childhood fantasies and memories all jammed into one explore! The tramping around in fields of flowers on a sunny day, interesting places to poke around, good bits of history for context and a rockin good time on the boat. What's not to love? Well done😎👍

  • @lexi9608
    @lexi9608 4 роки тому +2

    Matt I Love your videos! Your drone footage is amazing. Glad the trip ended safely, see ya on the next one!

  • @LSK77_
    @LSK77_ 4 роки тому +3

    Oooo I've always wondered what that island was ❤️ thanks for sharing matt hope your well

  • @columbo7927
    @columbo7927 4 роки тому +2

    I wondered, if you didn't have so many folk on the boat that there could have been serious problems. An excellent walkabout on Flat holm Island. Aerial view is amazing. Thank you.

    • @TheSecretVault
      @TheSecretVault  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah the weight stopped boat flipping up.

  • @mikesimpson3789
    @mikesimpson3789 4 роки тому +4

    Matt That Was Cool As Sheit You Are Stepping It Up Kudos To All!!

  • @ethanmclaren6816
    @ethanmclaren6816 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic drone work..the whole explore is amazing!! Thanks so much Matt and crew :)!!

  • @Trish1
    @Trish1 3 роки тому

    Brilliant footage - great boat trip and seeing the sights of Flatholm - not sure about those tides though!!
    Glad you got the engine going again. 👍

  • @mrogdensir
    @mrogdensir 4 роки тому +1

    Another successful mission of the HMS "What, me worry?". But seriously, what was that awesome music playing on the drone footage? Great explore, Matt!

  • @deedoor30
    @deedoor30 4 роки тому +4

    Epic Matt, just Epic.

  • @bishophexxon3306
    @bishophexxon3306 3 роки тому

    Amazing as always! Been binge watching your channel all day

  • @trigger1471
    @trigger1471 4 роки тому +2

    Great Explores,a lot of history to them Islands,great vid.

  • @DavidMantle139
    @DavidMantle139 4 роки тому

    This is awesome, i use to look out at flat holm when i was a student at weston college and wonder what was on the island. Perfect.

  • @davidbeeson1178
    @davidbeeson1178 4 роки тому +1

    That island is amazing, that is so cool how those guns operated being spring loaded. This was an awesome explore my friend.

  • @mirandaphillips4702
    @mirandaphillips4702 4 роки тому +3

    Brilliant vid, always wondered what was on there, cool drone shots too,

  • @Liam.P1983
    @Liam.P1983 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic explore Matt , Keep up the good work , Well done to all , Thanks.

  • @djravus
    @djravus 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing explore ! Loved it, really interesting, lovely scenery ! Smashed it !

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 4 роки тому +3

    Matt your a Big Kid Now Nice Big Boat better than Dora the Expora Yeah I was Working watching now!!!; )really great video Ian would have definitely got Excited over those Golden Gems on the Island!!!; )

  • @Steve-bo6ht
    @Steve-bo6ht 4 роки тому +1

    Serious concentration on your face at the end skipper cracking job keeping it together and getting back safe.

  • @damianbutterworth2434
    @damianbutterworth2434 2 роки тому

    I used to work in a starter motor repair shop and I`ve seen the ones on the generators before for hospital back up generators.

  • @TheFreedom7272
    @TheFreedom7272 4 роки тому +3

    Looks like a good day Matt

  • @fraggit
    @fraggit 4 роки тому +2

    Fun and games and a bit bumpy at the end on the...."Secret Launch"

  • @AdeDaviesWales
    @AdeDaviesWales 4 роки тому

    I've only recently found this Chanel and it's fascinating. Well done and sending you thanks and good wishes from West Wales!

  • @THEGOATBOY1988
    @THEGOATBOY1988 4 роки тому +2

    Matt is the music in the drone footage matt?
    Some really awesome footage.
    Love your videos as well as the ones with Ian and Chris.
    Keep up the amazing work you do.
    Top notch

    • @THEGOATBOY1988
      @THEGOATBOY1988 4 роки тому

      Sorry *what is the music

    • @THEGOATBOY1988
      @THEGOATBOY1988 4 роки тому

      I believe my friend does explores with you, goes by the name of daniel, he says that you are a really top bloke.

  • @sparxcore
    @sparxcore 4 роки тому +3

    Awww man! Wish i was there!

  • @mattstercheif6075
    @mattstercheif6075 4 роки тому +4

    I grew up fishing those waters, your crazy going that far with a little rib like that. Impressive 🤣

    • @Jm09085
      @Jm09085 4 роки тому +2

      When I was younger I went out too far in a dingy in brean sands and the tide started going out and got rescued. The sea is lethal this part of the uk.

    • @mattstercheif6075
      @mattstercheif6075 4 роки тому +3

      Very very dangerous stretch there all the way into the mouth of the channel. Wouldn’t tackle it if I was under 25ft. The tide is the second fastest in the world.

    • @TheSecretVault
      @TheSecretVault  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah neap tides from now on..

    • @TheSecretVault
      @TheSecretVault  4 роки тому +1

      @@mattstercheif6075 25ft.... thata big boat. Guess we will have to go on neap tides when the water is slack.

    • @mattstercheif6075
      @mattstercheif6075 4 роки тому +1

      It’s the unpredictability of the waters :) saftey In size! Keep up the good work

  • @garethgoldsmith9605
    @garethgoldsmith9605 4 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this one matt, secret vault at its finest! good combination of exploring and military history plus a nice bit of banter. Your work is much appreciated! 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @djkarlmillion
    @djkarlmillion 4 роки тому +2

    Good explore Matt

  • @brightbox9414
    @brightbox9414 3 роки тому

    I remember the foghorn all throughout my childhood..... I was born 71. always use to wonder what the noise was. Sometimes it use to scare me. But as I grew into my early teens.... it was comforting sound. Then I heard it wasn’t used any more... I was so sad. Years past. I was working out at wick st Lawrence, delivering paper. In 2002. I swear on my life I heard that familiar sound......... then it could of been a big ship going up the Severn. Yes I do miss it terribly.

  • @ExploringwithJenEvie
    @ExploringwithJenEvie 4 роки тому +2

    Great video as always Matt, love your drone footage and music too 😉👍🏻

  • @AbandonedandForgottenWales
    @AbandonedandForgottenWales 4 роки тому +2

    Another great video Matt!love all the content,especially the bunker videos,wish some were closer to me in Ceredigion,i would be straight in em,still some good roc posts around here to explore👌keep the good work up💪

  • @nathanjones6501
    @nathanjones6501 4 роки тому +1

    Matt was amazing great video to get inside the building that housed fog horn’s as IKS would say? There’s so many Golden Gems to see in hear folks!! like the generations more than just one and seeing the pipelines and the workings equipment to make the horn work must have been brilliant hearing the sound close up and also the drone footage was fantastic see landscape below it was fascinating seeing the diagram of big massive gun that would have moved up and down on it’s firing power I’ve not see that system before until you pointed it out it just goes to show British engineering was far suburb in all of it’s equipment that was ever made and still is today 👍😊

  • @bazmully
    @bazmully 4 роки тому +1

    Wow top day out and you had a hitchhiker coming back

  • @maxwellmc9734
    @maxwellmc9734 3 роки тому

    Great footage interesting all the way to the end .. ⭐👍🤗

  • @paulyh4531
    @paulyh4531 4 роки тому +4

    Looks like Jess got the brunt of the sea she looked a bit damp hair wise lol great video as always well done 👌

  • @RadiopodUk
    @RadiopodUk 3 роки тому

    27:53 Some golden gems there folks!
    1:09:00 Marconi then went on to make test transmissions between Bournemouth & Poole over to the Isle of Wight

  • @robdedrick2052
    @robdedrick2052 4 роки тому

    Hey Matt . Very nice . Almost looked like someone was trying to restore it at one time , but was cut short of completion .

  • @hbristow54
    @hbristow54 3 роки тому

    Mat this is a fantastic video thankyou!! Like you I have lived opposite these islands all my life, I live on the top of Newport. Have always wanted to see them 😍
    You didnt disappoint, and drone footage is outstanding. You have made my mother's day thankyou ❤

  • @thomassnider3496
    @thomassnider3496 4 роки тому +1

    Good work matt I really enjoy your adventures

  • @michellegouda3170
    @michellegouda3170 7 місяців тому

    Your footage is amazing, great shots.

  • @john3Lee
    @john3Lee 4 роки тому

    The wide flat areas, are for water catchment... The small buildings overlooking the low cliffs, were searchlights... Good video

  • @shayne109
    @shayne109 4 роки тому +2

    Epic work as ever

  • @Jm09085
    @Jm09085 4 роки тому +11

    Does tv license people know there’s someone living on flatholm. They be over to check

    • @Mr.sex.official
      @Mr.sex.official 6 місяців тому

      PRECISELY! I know the warden, he told us he was terrified when these clowns pulled up to his island and started breaking into shit. what they did was a crime

  • @Tinypam56
    @Tinypam56 4 роки тому +1

    Great video matt loved it

  • @chrismcwilliams3552
    @chrismcwilliams3552 4 роки тому +2

    Matt, this was excellent! I was born on an island, my ancestors come from another island, so I’m a water baby. I’m most relaxed around water: river, lake, ocean, etc. soothe me. That island was pretty, so full of explores and history, which of course you were well up on. Exciting trip back, but you got it sorted, no worries! Loved the drone footage too! Thanks for taking us with you 💕✨

  • @unidentifiedbiomass4106
    @unidentifiedbiomass4106 2 роки тому

    that trip back was spoopy, almost looked liek you guys were going under the waves at points

  • @robdedrick2052
    @robdedrick2052 4 роки тому

    Love the Nubbin Bro . Love thees EXP . Tks

  • @Jm09085
    @Jm09085 4 роки тому +1

    That drone footage is outstanding fair play. I’ve always wondered what it’s like on these islands. Great video

  • @AdventuresWithJay
    @AdventuresWithJay 4 роки тому +1

    Well done with this explore I enjoyed it.

  • @TyroneDaviesWELSHMAN
    @TyroneDaviesWELSHMAN 4 роки тому +1

    Great videos as always. Only a slight correction... There is no such place as Amity Island in the US... There is Martha's Vineyard through where they filmed Jaws.. Keep trekking and good stuff!

  • @larafox3908
    @larafox3908 4 роки тому

    I live in Burnham on sea and always wanted to check this island out. So awesome you did this. ❤️

  • @petermurphy6216
    @petermurphy6216 4 роки тому +1

    Hello Matt, luv your videos mate always a great watch .

  • @nwoslothbite3077
    @nwoslothbite3077 4 роки тому +2

    Cool Thanks!

  • @leeduncan6595
    @leeduncan6595 4 роки тому +2

    Brilliant work once again matt. I've not watched any of your films and felt my time has been wasted. Wish you could do 3 or 4 films a week. Have you ever felt like your running out of content, interesting explores you know thats going to get viewed and liked? I do wonder how you acquire all of these locations you document for your fans entertainment. Keep it up matt!!!!!!!!!

  • @russellpetrie119
    @russellpetrie119 4 роки тому

    the pumps are compressors to filll the tanks to produce the noise for the fog horn

  • @kernow..exp.
    @kernow..exp. 4 роки тому +1

    What a fantastic video mate thank you for putting the effort in for this 1

  • @lavenderrainbow5041
    @lavenderrainbow5041 3 роки тому +1

    The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada is well known for its highest tidal bore. The tide comes in so fast that it creates a wake that surfers ride on :)
    EDIT: Just like Sully Island, also in the Bay of Fundy is an Island called Moose Island. You too can walk out there when the tide is out. If you get stuck there, no problem at all. The people there had built a little cabin for just the occasion :) While you are stuck out there, you may as well go searching for their well-known deposits of amethyst :)

  • @kennethbarker852
    @kennethbarker852 2 роки тому

    1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth😮💖👍

  • @keithhaynes9462
    @keithhaynes9462 4 роки тому +1

    Good one matt enjoyed this one

  • @christopherball7937
    @christopherball7937 2 роки тому +1

    Time to upgrade. BIGGER BOAT

  • @ExploringWithBeard
    @ExploringWithBeard 4 роки тому +1

    Really enjoy your channel and all your exploring videos! You’ve inspired me to start my own, I’m pretty new to it and still finding my way. Keep up the great work!!

  • @paulleger7893
    @paulleger7893 4 роки тому

    Highest tides are in Bay of Fundy in Canada. Btw. Been to Barry in seventies when they had the locomotive graveyard.

  • @scottybee8
    @scottybee8 3 роки тому

    Seen this on my old account though I would watch again
    Nice seeing the old gang together
    I remember the black boat
    Protect the President 😂
    54:00 📌
    The cannons are amazing
    Glad you all got to land ok

  • @petejacob2513
    @petejacob2513 4 роки тому +5

    Some of those paths has been mowed..

  • @grazia1238
    @grazia1238 4 роки тому +1

    yey !!! an adventure 💕defiantly heard a cat 😻 seagull bones, there must be foxes on the island🦊

  • @johntiller4327
    @johntiller4327 4 роки тому

    The Biggest tides are in King Sound Western Australia, 45 feet/13.7 m that a good 2 meters higher than the place you at.

  • @Magic-Enlightenment
    @Magic-Enlightenment 4 роки тому +2

    Great explore. 👍🏻

  • @jeff291000
    @jeff291000 4 роки тому

    Really interesting video as always

  • @barbhenderson4867
    @barbhenderson4867 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos Matt, xx

  • @RichardTomkins
    @RichardTomkins 4 роки тому +1

    The highest tide in the world is in Canada.
    The highest tides in the world can be found in Canada at the Bay of Fundy, which separates New Brunswick from Nova Scotia.

  • @toddmetzger
    @toddmetzger 4 роки тому +2

    Such an awesome explore! Don't know if I missed it, but wasn't there a public slipway available?

    • @TheSecretVault
      @TheSecretVault  4 роки тому +1

      On weston the tide had rushed out too far. On the island we didnt reach the puiblic slipway as tide wasnt high enough.

  • @jimmime
    @jimmime 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic adventure! I was wondering, where does the fresh water come from?
    A deep well, or is it brought in by boat?

  • @junglie
    @junglie 3 роки тому

    SWP stands for safe working pressure on the tanks in the foghorn house

  • @belindamoles9192
    @belindamoles9192 4 роки тому

    What a cool island. Is there still a Butlins on Barry island, used to go there on holiday many time as a child xx

    • @TheSecretVault
      @TheSecretVault  4 роки тому +1

      Nah Butlins was flattened... and the theme park too. Now they have a slight theme park there again but its a temporary type they coulkd pack up and send on its way. Barry decided to self implode its tourism.

  • @MegaBoilermaker
    @MegaBoilermaker 4 роки тому

    Gardner 3 LW Generators, (they do not come any better!).Reavell Compressors + Air Receivers. All top quality kit. The period between each blast identifies the location.

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums 4 роки тому +1

    Really interesting video

  • @TurboTimsWorld
    @TurboTimsWorld Рік тому

    at about 1h13mins you said about the flat area. There is the same type concrete area at Hartland Point light house (North Devon) between the lighthouse and car park, I'm of to Lundy Island tomorrow but will pop down to Hartland Point as Im sure there is a sign explaining it. (I know Im 3yrs late here just blame the algorithm LOL)

  • @robdedrick2052
    @robdedrick2052 4 роки тому

    When you guys were inside that Gun Pit . You heard the Gulls squawking outside . For a second I thought Jess was being attacked out there . Happy it was just the Birds .

  • @belindamoles9192
    @belindamoles9192 4 роки тому

    That sea looked rough and a bit scarey, I would have been looking myself x

  • @MrJimbaloid
    @MrJimbaloid 3 роки тому

    Mmmm Kelvin K2 Diesel engines. Made in Glasgow. They make lovely narrowboat engines.

  • @petejacob2513
    @petejacob2513 4 роки тому +3

    Hollow bricks, lighter to transport maybe?

  • @GWLAD
    @GWLAD 4 роки тому +1

    Cracking Vid lads

  • @beatlefan247
    @beatlefan247 4 роки тому

    surprised no ones mentioned it but this island was used as a set piece for an episode of torchwood

  • @MrEddieG420
    @MrEddieG420 4 роки тому +4

    The highest tides in the world can be found in Canada's Bay of Fundy at Burntcoat Head in Nova Scotia. Canada 🇨🇦 look it up.

    • @MegaBoilermaker
      @MegaBoilermaker 4 роки тому +1

      Correct.

    • @jeremyslade8603
      @jeremyslade8603 4 роки тому

      Just another one of his suppositions, which when repeated until someone listens, become fact Better viewed with the sound off

  • @paultodd533
    @paultodd533 4 роки тому

    Have to say watching your videos all the time now .you say it as it is .did like enemy explorers but now gone off them lately .no exploring with them ..I'll try and get photo of a nucluer bunker at landguard fort . May be you should film inside landguard fort .its open to public .massive place

  • @jeremykamel9655
    @jeremykamel9655 4 роки тому

    The fact that the manufacturers seal (or royal seal) is still visible on the guns may well have to to do with the quality of iron or steal along with age as you commented on.

  • @christopherball7937
    @christopherball7937 2 роки тому

    I noticed the trails your walking on have been mowed

  • @chrisdee8957
    @chrisdee8957 4 роки тому

    How was the light house powered inbetween candle light and battery technology? Was there a generator on site?