Clyde Minewatchers' Posts

During World War II, a chain of Minewatchers' Posts was built along the banks of the Clyde from Greenock to Glasgow. Many of these have now been demolished, or have fallen into the water as a result of bank erosion.

One still stands on a promontory at the eastern end of the former site of RAF Greenock, now Greenock Ocean Terminal, and can be seen from the walkway at the back of the town's swimming pool. Another intact example lies at Port Glasgow, near the lighthouse.

Several further examples still exist in various states of repair from Bowling Harbour eastwards. Since these remaining examples are not separated by any great distance, the completed chain must have included a considerable number of these posts.

The posts generally follow a similar design, being built of brick with a concrete roof, and having a 12-inch high horizontal slit across the front, facing the water. Entrances are arranged to the rear and are often protected by a defensive wall.

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