Channel Tunnel 1880 Attempt - Documentary

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  • Worlds Longest Underwater Tunnel that is The Channel Tunnel/Euro Star. In this video you will see the first ever test to be carried out on a machine that it’s design would eventually be used to dig under the English Channel.
    The test in 1880 under abbots cliff marked a changing point in British engineering, please sit back and enjoy folks .
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ความคิดเห็น • 236

  • @WW2HistoryHunter
    @WW2HistoryHunter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    You guys are totally mental going in there. i caught my self holding my breath every time those trains came by. creeepyy as it can be for sure. Thanks for sharing great material and Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter.

  • @Chardt013
    @Chardt013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brilliant, i didnt even know anything like this existed. Why do i pay my tv licence for it to be wasted on absolute crap programmes, when i could be giving it to people like you to fund genuinely interesting videos. Cheers lads.

  • @daleskidmore1685
    @daleskidmore1685 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Amazing film, Ian and Chris. The tunnel is standing up quite well considering its age. Early in my time on TML they opened up the Beaumont tunnel, as the TBMs were to run through iit ( it was in the original 1970's erection chamber for the service tunnel where the new TBM was put together ). That tunnel had some circular rings in place, as far as I can remember and was back filled to allow the machines to pass through. The strata we went through was always referred to as Chalk Marle and was softer than chalk and very sticky but not quite clay. The orange deposit on the wall is ochre and salts. As you say: the work was stopped due to the political situation. Probably just as well , as the ground was very broken further under the channel and would have caused great problems. Still a great achievement. Thanks for sharing.

    • @chrisstacey1984
      @chrisstacey1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      cheers for the info if you have any pictures from your time at TML can you post them up on the facebook page be great to see - TML also did fire training in some ww2 bunkers too

    • @daleskidmore1685
      @daleskidmore1685 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry, no pics, cameras not allowed ( sackable offence ). There is some footage on YT th-cam.com/video/5Qb0BUELSv0/w-d-xo.html which was made that might interest you.

  • @TheFlash713
    @TheFlash713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The production level of the intro background history part is awesome! Keep up the great work. You guys definitely are deserving of waaaay more subs.

    • @TheOhhblind
      @TheOhhblind 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SwappedZed agreed!

  • @mattperrin7870
    @mattperrin7870 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That looked way more dodgy in there than that last trip, I think you should call it a day on visiting there or you may end up a permanent resident ! Well done to you guys, cool explore again :)

    • @chrisstacey1984
      @chrisstacey1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      last time @iks exploration ..... we will see

  • @Mobliz
    @Mobliz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Returns in 2021 with 16k cameras. :P

    • @PrivateBAustin
      @PrivateBAustin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can't wait for the video 😂.

    • @--2
      @--2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can’t even get 16k cameras right now🤣

  • @r-mackphotography6424
    @r-mackphotography6424 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nice touch with the intro voice over and history lesson :)

  • @Normal_Men_Innocent_Men
    @Normal_Men_Innocent_Men 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Christ this video gave me claustrophobic anxiety! I spent years doing sewer surveys and I’ve been in some deep underground structures over the years, but never, ever without a gas detector or an escape set, you guys are nuts! Great video though!

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just watched this again. Balls of steel, gents. Balls of steel. Nice one.

  • @felixthecleaner8843
    @felixthecleaner8843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    an awesome explore guys - thanks for taking us down there.
    Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!

  • @swwy5
    @swwy5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Impressed to see (starting at 13:20) how Chris is so nimble a foot. Great video, Ms Leeming's narrative is like bringing sunshine to a cloudy day.

    • @chrisstacey1984
      @chrisstacey1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its more exciting than listening to ian :-)

  • @vlogsandstuff3159
    @vlogsandstuff3159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you guys should be proud of yourself's to bring us the historic video's of time gone by.....i for one thank you for this.....has you can tell i love everything that you do.
    many thanks all the best
    roy from wigan.....

  • @Cloudman572
    @Cloudman572 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for preserving our history like this on "film". One day this type of footage is all we have left to view due to collapses etc.

  • @rodolfodeanda5405
    @rodolfodeanda5405 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i just saw the other video from 2011. the production quality and technology has come a long way in 6 years.
    you guys do such excellent work. i will continue enjoying these videos. Debbie as a narrator sounds so good.

    • @chrisstacey1984
      @chrisstacey1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      sounds less boring than listening to ian

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video of your countries history guys. Thanks for showing bro

  • @paulvamos7319
    @paulvamos7319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good explore,and you at least saved it from being forgotten and can be visited anytime through your video! Thank you for taking me exploring with you!

  • @stevenjones19-m8i
    @stevenjones19-m8i 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a video,that was one long tunnel interesting vlog.

  • @ALWResearchTeam
    @ALWResearchTeam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, I do chuckle at your bickering banter. A fantastic (classic now) update to a real marvel of engineering. The sleepers have definitely been moved from your last video

  • @georgehenry76
    @georgehenry76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m surprised to see these dudes with no helmets on. It seems like the exact place you’d want to wear one..
    I bang my head daily, and that’s just in my basement.
    Anyway, that water looked gorgeous. Probably some great acoustics down there also..

  • @JAYZWORKSHOP
    @JAYZWORKSHOP 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this deserves way more views. loving the videos guys

  • @Mirrorstar
    @Mirrorstar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great filming. Thanks for showing us things we would never get to see.

  • @pete2347
    @pete2347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video! Thanks for sharing and stay safe out there guys!

  • @rolly4x4
    @rolly4x4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Such crystal clear water, filtered through the rock

    • @aserta
      @aserta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can't remember where since i watched the documentary on the go in an airport, but there's a cave in Europe where water has filtered down inside, and there's a sizable lake. The water is supposedly so clear (camera lenses sort of lie, so you can't fully know) that you might "walk" in to it and wouldn't know.
      Obviously that was documentary hype, but still, to look at a body of water that's so clear you can see 2 3 meters deep as if nothing is there...that's something.
      I wonder what it tastes like.

    • @chrisstacey1984
      @chrisstacey1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      still didnt fancy drinking it

  • @mavos1211
    @mavos1211 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video guys well done documenting this historic site properly before it’s too late.

  • @TheStwat
    @TheStwat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic documented history folk. Many thanks for your time and efforts in doing this chaps. It is very much appreciated :-)

  • @Kingnacho-
    @Kingnacho- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome channel ❤️ shame only today I found this channel

  • @Ms_Davina
    @Ms_Davina 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant film guys, great to see this historical tunnel as it is today..... wouldn’t get me down there though!

  • @fleecymitt
    @fleecymitt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:17 - "...you said that last time..". comedy timing classic.

  • @dandesjardins2552
    @dandesjardins2552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Ian and Chris for doing what most people wouldn't have done Cheers Stay safe 👍

  • @doodlemoodle9113
    @doodlemoodle9113 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Balls of steal right there mates... Thanks for the upload!

  • @tomtinkersrezlife278
    @tomtinkersrezlife278 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Didnt here the train till i put on a pair of headphones and then i just herd it but great video Ian and Chris

  • @musicurio
    @musicurio ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing! Scary stuff, brave guys!!

  • @paulharvey7223
    @paulharvey7223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just been catching up with older IKS vlogs. Wow, I couldn’t believe how brave you both were doing this explore! I was getting claustrophobic just watching this in my lounge! 😂 👏🏻🤟🏻👊🏻

  • @jimmiddleton5093
    @jimmiddleton5093 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible explore! Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @Dog1eg
    @Dog1eg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why do I always find myself ducking down while watching your videos?? :)

  • @wellsgb1957
    @wellsgb1957 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exciting stuff gentleman, it certainly looked a bit sketchy....Thanks for taking us along 👍🏻

  • @Steve-nq8jc
    @Steve-nq8jc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work Ian. Great video

  • @jameslamb4573
    @jameslamb4573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    28:50 "Wonder what did they did back in the day to get the water out?" Guys, guys, look at the history of mining, they began to use steam engines to pump water out of mines almost 200 years before this tunnel was started.

    • @aserta
      @aserta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yup. Probably one of the old suck and "spit" pumps. I forget their technical name, but you basically have a tube with a single no-valve at the bottom, and a piston with a yes-valve on the head. Piston moves down, valve open, water goes behind it. Piston goes up, yes-valve shuts, no-valve opens, water is dumped to the side of the piston.
      Old and reliable, there's a few of them still working at a farm near me, big ones too, takes a 3 1/2 hp electric motor to power it up.

    • @chrisstacey1984
      @chrisstacey1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      be interesting to pump it out

  • @aserta
    @aserta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You know what would be cool? A side by side video. I know it's massive undertaking to cut and paste the clips to match, but that'd be really cool.

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant, as always. I think that it has to be one of the eeriest tunnels you've explored. The vibration from the trains must be accelerating the decrepitude of the place. As you say, it probably won't be long before this astonishing bit of Victorian ingenuity vanishes forever. To that end, it would be nice if, say, English Heritage were to remove the 1880 graffiti to preserve it for all to see. Nice one, gents.

  • @mattytownsend85
    @mattytownsend85 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are brave as hell. Fairplay to ya...great explore.

  • @cornishnige
    @cornishnige 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vlog m8 going to places i could only imagine

  • @jimjenkins673
    @jimjenkins673 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks IKS this was great

  • @garytkatranis2542
    @garytkatranis2542 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good job guys nice bunker show

  • @thebunkerhunter
    @thebunkerhunter ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing explore lads.
    You know who I am.

  • @arrangrant4614
    @arrangrant4614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are two extremely brave guys I remember this tunnel being featured on tv in the 1970s ii think it may have been on blue peter

    • @peterwright4224
      @peterwright4224 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would say incredibly stupid , no training whatsoever no O2 monitors nothing

  • @TheOhhblind
    @TheOhhblind 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This new format is spectacular lads

    • @IKS-Exploration
      @IKS-Exploration  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +AnfarwolColo thanks very much folk :)

  • @oldmanhuppiedos
    @oldmanhuppiedos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This video clearly shows that the tunnel shows more crashes than the 2008 recordings.

  • @BKR
    @BKR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looked dangerous in places there, great work IKS. When Chris knocked the fools gold out of the wall it looked like the tunnel was going to collapse :)

  • @damianjones7554
    @damianjones7554 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow, guys this was absolutely fascinating. What a rare opportunity to see these test tunnels. 😊

  • @robertwebb1786
    @robertwebb1786 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Is it just me or does it look like what was once a circular bore is now looking somewhat oval in shape, from weight of material above squashing the 'tube'?

  • @madmarkuk1
    @madmarkuk1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    one of your best mate :-)

  • @jacobskovolsen9099
    @jacobskovolsen9099 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You 2 Are super brave guys :-) 👍🇩🇰😎

  • @gringotom242
    @gringotom242 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Balls of steel guys. Thanks for documenting

  • @josztroutfishingdiary7350
    @josztroutfishingdiary7350 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow. cool, guys
    thanks!

  • @robbiedobson2291
    @robbiedobson2291 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has to be the best ever explore that is history loved it yous two are mad keep the work up lads 🤘

  • @Marcus-george
    @Marcus-george 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kent sent me over. I'm in Tokyo, always looking for interesting. This is interesting. Thanks.

  • @idyelzaid4578
    @idyelzaid4578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey ,m gustan todos sus videos ,arriesgados , aventureros, peligrosos y emocionantes ,felicidades

  • @christopher-2000
    @christopher-2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    cool tunnel video

  • @terrylee2518
    @terrylee2518 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was quite concerned about your safety down there specially as The trains going above glad you got out safe

  • @geoffcrummy1443
    @geoffcrummy1443 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody fantastic video guys 🇬🇧🛸👍👍

  • @fr9874
    @fr9874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Insane natural geometric patterns/images seen in parts of this tunnel, especially when you got quite far down!

  • @743985
    @743985 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video, loving the extra information given out in the video too . Great works chaps !!

  • @rebeccaholcombe7905
    @rebeccaholcombe7905 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This place is amazing!

  • @barry2e0dts
    @barry2e0dts 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @Peterwrayadventures
    @Peterwrayadventures 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info and great explore.

  • @TheOhhblind
    @TheOhhblind 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woah a voice over, AWESOME

  • @PA2OLD
    @PA2OLD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting piece of history!

  • @ericbrawn5936
    @ericbrawn5936 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. I would love to check out some of the bunkers and other caves with you guys.

  • @musicurio
    @musicurio ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @truthseekers666
    @truthseekers666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Action beyond the call of duty ! ;-)

  • @rrich52806
    @rrich52806 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This old man look forward to these videos!! Is that boring machine still around?

    • @IKS-Exploration
      @IKS-Exploration  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      One from 1922 is in a museum somewhere. Not sure these ones :)

    • @chrisstacey1984
      @chrisstacey1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the older machine i believe was lost and left buried under Shakespeare beach but it may be a myth

  • @chrischris3517
    @chrischris3517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video Guys. Inspirational. I do the same thing down here in New Zealand. Got to be mindful of hidden dangers and remember if you get stuck, hurt or have an accident your a long way from help. Great Going - Chris (subscribed & liked) New Zealand

  • @fauxpastea4169
    @fauxpastea4169 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You'll have to get a little remote controlled boat for next time, lol.

  • @davidjohnireland4
    @davidjohnireland4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, great effort

  • @NDKY67
    @NDKY67 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "I don't feel safe", the pair of you need your bumps feeling for going down there, it looks insanely dangerous. Great video though, very interesting.

  • @DJAsHeRMusic
    @DJAsHeRMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Come back again with scuba gear really want to see the real end of the tunnel

  • @lovebug969
    @lovebug969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing guys! Envious!

  • @AndreasYiasimi
    @AndreasYiasimi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, great video. Love the channel.

  • @zmxl1020
    @zmxl1020 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My girlfriend wants to explore that tunnel in her stiletto heels and stockings! Great explore! "Ours is not to reason why, ours is but to do or die, Forward the explorer brigade!

  • @tegridyweed7205
    @tegridyweed7205 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Quality

  • @mike-gd8ux
    @mike-gd8ux 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    you always find great places

  • @Tom-oo3vr
    @Tom-oo3vr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brillaint idea letting someone know your down there, search and rescue can drill down to get you out like the game worms 🤣

  • @TheSilmarillian
    @TheSilmarillian 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work am an opal miner here in Australia and you went 10min in further than I would have.Guess a lot of the collapsed sections are caused by the vibrations of the trains and the softness of the ground

  • @owennireland8469
    @owennireland8469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have to be honest I binge watch all your vids. Fkn love them all it’s took over my nfix account hahaha keep rockin lads.

  • @aserta
    @aserta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Qualitat. I think that you're correct in your assessment that most of the sleepers were placed just in case. I can't see this tunnel (especially on the land side) be that weak in their mind to warrant full coverage. Doesn't make it any less dangerous.

  • @jamesjjbshotgun
    @jamesjjbshotgun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The sleepers have been moved since last year

    • @plugspud421
      @plugspud421 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The sleepers float when it floods

    • @PrivateBAustin
      @PrivateBAustin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Their not sleeping so well these days

  • @darranlister3712
    @darranlister3712 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I was you I would get a remote control boat with a go pro on it you would get some grate shots and be safer. Keep it up like your videos sir

  • @gipper89
    @gipper89 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn! I love your posts, guys but you all are freaking nuts!!!

  • @MarkH10
    @MarkH10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Make another, 'last time we do this...............again' again!

  • @cmpe43
    @cmpe43 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Id love to go back down that tunnel with scuba gear and see how far you could get.

  • @ThirdDegreeWitchExplores
    @ThirdDegreeWitchExplores 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    music from Kerbal Space Program...…. love it :)

  • @riccioxborrow3061
    @riccioxborrow3061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool. Tunnel looks old.

  • @Mazxlol
    @Mazxlol 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can only imagine what else is out there... with modern technology i wouldst be surprised if we had underground cities that almost no one know of

  • @killerorca1
    @killerorca1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    big brass ones you got guys

  • @davidrobert2007
    @davidrobert2007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I always thought tunnel construction would be a boring job.

    • @dioncrouch3897
      @dioncrouch3897 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      davidrobert2007 oooooooo that's an old hairy one

    • @raymondgill9796
      @raymondgill9796 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is on the hole.

    • @aserta
      @aserta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "I see what you did there.jpg"

    • @platformstrange1794
      @platformstrange1794 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not as boring as selling boron

    • @brandonobaza8610
      @brandonobaza8610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not many wage raises, either. Salary is downright linear 😋

  • @Naturenerd1000
    @Naturenerd1000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 200 ft underground solid bed rock under the water. I've always wanted to go on that train underneath the English channel. Truely an incredible achevement of Engeneering. Insaine you are here when the tunnel is collapseing and leeking! So dangerous. I would be terrified.

  • @abuubaydullah1
    @abuubaydullah1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing that the with the fibrations from the trains its not caved in,wondering was the water clean that it could be drunk at a pinch or was its still sea water??

  • @cocojo242
    @cocojo242 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys of got ⚽️ s, I wouldn’t go down there lol 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @OpenRoader
    @OpenRoader 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have watch a ton of your videos over the years and still don't understand why you don't wear hard hats with torches on them as well as using hand held lights