Bunkers
Laparouse Bunker
These
two bunkers are normally locked and not open to the public. One day whilst
visiting the bunkers I noticed the entrances had been forced open by other
explorers. While not approving of the vandalism used to open the bunkers,
I did take advantage of the open way and thoughrally explored the two bunkers.
I would not encourage others to do the same, as the bunkers have been well
documented on this and other web sites. In addition, exploring these bunkers
is very dangerous. I had a friend wait above and carried a mobile phone (yes
it worked down there) and emergency air supply mask with me.
Overview of the area taken from the look out tower. On the left is the block house and Squeese bunker. On the right is La parouse bunker.
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The entrance was jimmied open |
Entrance shaft and ladder |
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Looking back up the ladder |
Debris filled crawlway at bottom of ladder |
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The ready / hydraulic room. Crawlway at middle left |
More of the Hydraulic room |
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Exit to Hydraulic room |
Hallway from Hydraulic room |
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Old main entrance, now locked |
Warning about gas. Was no bad gas that day. |
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Cupboards in corridor |
Detail of cupboard |
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Hallway to magazine room, debris from big shaft |
Looking up the big shaft |
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Looking back down the big shaft |
Top of the shaft |
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Blast doors to the magazine room |
Shell preparation area |
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A strange modern addition. Seems there was a fire in here once |
Shell racks |
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Shell lift |
These cradles lifted shells up to the cannon above |
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Ammo room |
More of the ammo room |
Above ground
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Old guard post and blockhouse |
Ready rooms |
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Interior of ready room |
Close up of ready room |
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Medical block |
Interior of Medical block |
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Look out tower |
Look out tower |
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