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Lepe - Dolphins

Lepe - Dolphins
Like many other places, Lepe was used for the embarkation and launching of ships and other craft carrying men, vehicles and supplies for onward movement to Normandy to take part in D-Day. The remains of some of the various concrete, brick and wooden structures that were built can still be seen. The dolphins formed part of the pier head used to load the ships. More info here: www.newforestheritage.org/d-day-at-lepe-beach

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 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautifully composed Keith.
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks Jaap..........appreciated.
6 years ago.
 Susanne Hoy
Susanne Hoy
Great taken, Keith! I like the blue water!
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Susanne Hoy
Glad you like it Susanne........thank you.
6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Fine shot and interesting info, Keith. I'm pleased these remains are still there although I'm a bit surprised.
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Cheers Andy...........they're gradually being reclaimed by the sea, but still have a few years left I would think. It's not a swimming or sunbathing type of beach, so the Health and Safety people have left it alone!
6 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
Beautiful colour and wonderful clouds. It's amazing how much remains of World War 2 structures. I came across a gun emplacement in the woods last year and the concrete anti tank blocks still litter a good few Scottish beaches.
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jean
Thanks Jean. It was a beautiful day (for a change)!

Yes, there's still lots of stuff around........and much more to be discovered I suspect..!!
6 years ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
It looks idyllic now!
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Eunice Perkins club
It does indeed Eunice, but it can be pretty stormy there sometimes and the tides are dangerous. Definitely not a place for swimming..!!
6 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Your beautiful capture is greatly admired

Historical & Architectural Gems
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Thank you June.
6 years ago.
 Diane Putnam
Diane Putnam club
This is gorgeous, Keith, the clouds that day were grand! Excellent composition, too. I've never heard of "dolphins" used to describe anything but...uh...dolphins. Very interesting to see this place and learn its history.
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Diane Putnam club
Thank you Diane. It was a beautiful day (and the only one we've had for a while). The name Dolphin used in this context is common in the maritime/shipping world. These days they are usually made of concrete (link attached to show how they are being used nowadays in the offshore gas industry):

www.offshore-technology.com/projects/aguirre-offshore-gasport
6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.

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