I can't find out too much info on this.
This deep shelter was built for the marines, with entrances in the now gone Melville Barracks and also just inside the Dock Road perimeter wall of the barracks. Built on two levels, the lower level was accommodation with double level bunks. The upper level was admin offices, plant rooms and a casualty clearing station.
It's all about the entrance/exit on this one!
After researching up on this, and confirmation I was right with the exact location, I...
Royal Marines Deep Refuge, Chatham. June 2017
This deep shelter was built for the marines, with entrances in the now gone Melville Barracks and also just inside the Dock Road perimeter wall of the barracks. Built on two levels, the lower level was accommodation with double level bunks. The upper level was admin offices, plant rooms and a casualty clearing station.
It's all about the entrance/exit on this one!
After researching up on this, and confirmation I was right with the exact location, I...
Royal Marines Deep Refuge, Chatham. June 2017