United Kingdom - Ireland
Aug. 08, 1967 - Sea Fort Blown Up: Sunk Head Towers, a former anti-aircraft gun fort 13 miles off Harwich, was blown up yesterday by Royal Engineers to prevent pirate radio stations using it. The tower was suitable for use as a stores supplied from Holland for Radio Caroline South, six miles away. In the opposite direction, eight miles north, is Rough Tower, occupied by Mr. Roy Bates, of Radio Essex. Mr. Bates has occupied Rough Tower for eight months despite seven attempts at boarding by rival organizations. The Ministry of Defence is reported to have offered to cover the cost of abandoned equipment if Mr. Bates would move. Photo shows All that remains of Sunk Head Tower after yesterday's explosion
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