Wn. Grauer Turm

Overview

 Grauer Turm was established at the Victorian Martello Tower, named Fort Grey. It lies in the center of Rocquaine Bay, and provides a commanding view along either side for any defender. Although no longer as important to the Germans as it was to the Victorians, with much more modern defenses being completed along the bay, it was still fortified to an extent by the Germans. A small firing position was opened in one of the forts walls, to allow for a mobile 3.7cm Pak 36 to fire onto the beach, but also a shelter for the gun was completed. Ontop of the tower a machine gun position was established. Post-war, the fort fell into decay and was closed.  In 1976 it opened as the Shipwreck Museum, and during repairs all of the German modifications were removed. Nothing of Grauer Turm is visible today.

Purpose

Detection of landing attempts on Rocquaine Bay by surveillance of sea and airspace, as well as the defense of Rocquaine Bay against any landing attempts by cooperating with other defensive positions along the bay. The fort is to be defended against all attacks to the last man.