Portsmouth’s Deep WW2 Fuel Tunnels ABANDONED 30 Years! (re-upload)

Join us as we descend down into a vast tunnel network beneath the chalk cliffs of Portsdown Hill. In the 1930’s, a vast secret underground storage facility was
dug deep inside Portsdown Hill by the Sir Robert McAlpine’s
construction company. The bunker was designed to provide a bombproof fuel oil
reservoir to serve the fleet at the Portsmouth Naval Base.
The oil was needed as a guaranteed supply for Royal Naval
warships in case oil deliveries to western British seaports
were blockaded by the German Navy during World War II.
The Fuel Bunker had an official capacity of 180,000 tons
of furnace fuel oil across 9 storage tanks each 36ft high. The bunker sits 120ft below ground,
and consists of 2 Miles of tunneling. The walls of the bunker are made of concrete 12in thick,
and in some places the roof is a staggering 22ft thick. At
the time, no German bomb produced during WW2 was
capable of this level of penetration. it was Decommissioned in the 1990’s And now sits in a derelict state. Join us Inside!
NOTE: This is a re-upload of the original video (which was taken down) however, has an updated intro and title. After the main explore, stick around as I have added in a couple of update clips on what the bunker looks like today. Please note this was originally filmed in 2020, and photo and editing quality does not reflect channel standards as of today.
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[@neilgibbs3880]

So sad I’ve only just found this video. Because my father passed away last year. Why does that matter? He was a senior project manager for the company responsible for the management of all these facilities. He was in charge of all the refuelling at Gosport and all the storage, tunnels etc between the dockyard and Portsdown hill. He used to tell me about the amazing stuff that was underground. Now thanks to your video I can glimpse a little of what I know he explored and experienced. I’d also like to apologise as he was also responsible for security and probably blocking up all your entrances. 😂😂 😂

[@ExploringWithin]

Sorry to hear that. Hope it was interesting having a look inside. And yes as much of a pain it is having it locked up it helps to preserve it I guess. If you’re local, I’ve done some local explores in the area - see this playlist they are in here somewhere - th-cam.com/play/PLc95b64gNtTlEH221hkm6YJKwzHZuN2o0.html&si=4rxpbsXIag9ZsBlN

[@hahomy]

Great video Steve enjoyed this and great history too thanks for sharing 👍❤

[@Andrea-73]

Thanks for the update Steve, interesting stuff 👍 😊

[@sharonleong7120]

Interesting content. I enjoyed watching it and loved it as always. Thank you Steve. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@LadyLucie]

Awesome as always ❤👍🏼

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Sorry i am late but had loads on great video i gave it a like the other day .. such a superb ...Place!

[@ExploringWithin]

It’s certainly a special place! One of my first explores so the overall quality isn’t too great! Glad you enjoyed 😁 P.S. Did you get my email reply a few weeks back?

[@BlytheWorld1972]

@@ExploringWithin I will respond :)

[@roomullan3050]

That’s an eerie vibe x

[@leonlummis84]

I so wanted to go down there. But it's all sealed up now. Plus I would have needed you (Steve) and Alex(vh) to hold my hand as I would be scared sh!tless 😂😂

[@ExploringWithin]

🤣🤣👍

[@LuckRoller]

That candle was spooky, did you guys place it there or was there someone living down there?

[@ExploringWithin]

It was already down there and lit when we arrived.

[@Mikes666]

👍🏻

[@signal98]

❤

[@jayc2469]

Sealed!?

[@ExploringWithin]

Yeah!

[@jayc2469]

@@ExploringWithin Argh! Will need to bring a Bobcat to get back in😅

[@ExploringWithin]

@@jayc2469 💯😉😆