Mulberry Harbour
Off Littlestone Sea Front
At low tide, this section of the Mulberry Harbour is visible off the coast. During World War II about 250 of these huge hollow reinforced concrete blocks, called "Phoenix caissons", were constructed and filled with compressed air. Some were stored in the East Bay, off Littlestone. After D-Day they were floated across the Channel to Normandy. Here they combined to form a large harbour where supplies could be brought ashore for Allied troops.
One of them ran aground and never reached France.
Links
Mulberry Harbour D-Day History site
Mulberry Harbours in the Normandy landings
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The Mulberry Harbour from Littlestone beach
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