by shaun | Apr 15, 2026 | Narrows
The ‘little ships’ of Dunkirk are indelibly fixed in the history of this nation during World War Two. Their fates were many and varied, but one of them, as Wight Rose, went on to spend 20 peaceful years ferrying passengers between Keyhaven and Hurst Castle. ...
by shaun | Apr 15, 2026 | Narrows
MV Whitchallenger approaching Hurst Castle, November 2025 © Tricia Hayne Sailing towards the Hurst Narrows on a chilly November afternoon, MV Whitchallenger was an impressive sight. Hher long, indigo-blue hull was offset by a commanding white superstructure emblazoned...
by shaun | Apr 15, 2026 | Narrows
Spotted on August bank holiday Sunday in 2023 the THV Alert was heading for the Solent. With her smart blue hull and white superstructure, she slipped quietly past Milford beach heading towards the Hurst Narrows. ...
by shaun | Apr 15, 2026 | Narrows
Sentries on duty at Hurst Castle will have seen many a strange sight over the years, but few so strange as the massive metal target plates that were floated out at sea for target practice. One of the two metal...
by shaun | Apr 15, 2026 | Narrows
Historic ships come in all sorts of guises, from the heady days of sail to the more sedate steamships of yesteryear, such as SS Shieldhall. SS Shieldhall sailing past Hurst Castle © Martin Perry During the summer...
by shaun | Apr 15, 2026 | Narrows
During World War One, the deadly role played by German submarines was in two instances played out within sight of Hurst Castle. A German Class II U-Boat, similar to SM UB-35, in 1916 The perpetrator was known simply as SM UB-35; the nicety of...
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