Building record TQ 67 SE 1226 - Port of London Authority Cold War Thames Navigation Control Centre, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend

Summary

Cold War Thames navigation control centre at River House, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend. This utilised the peace time river navigation control room on the first floor of this office building. It appears to have originated in the 1950s and is still in use for general Thames navigation and contingency purposes. Its reserve is recorded in PUID 10167

Location

Grid reference TQ 6507 7442 (point)
Map sheet TQ67SE
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Full Description

Captain G.Dickins, Harbour Master of the Lower Thames, 01/12/03, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13945.

Captain G.Dickins, Harbour Master of the Lower Thames, 01/12/03, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske13945.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Verbal communication: Captain G.Dickins, Harbour Master of the Lower Thames. 01/12/03. Verbal Communication.
  • --- Verbal communication: Captain G.Dickins, Harbour Master of the Lower Thames. 01/12/03. Verbal Communication.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 31 2009 4:34AM