Information - Royal Marines Deep Refuge - 4th July 2017

[urbexinmedway]

I went past this morning and there was about 5 blokes in overalls and masks by this container. There was an asbestos survey / removal company van there so I guess that's what they're doing.

 

[Jorwal]

I went past this morning and there was about 5 blokes in overalls and masks by this container. There was an asbestos survey / removal company van there so I guess that's what they're doing.

They're surveying the tunnels for structural integrity because of the houses being built on the (former) barracks currently being demolished - no doubt it'll be re-welded when they're done

 

[Manhole-welder]

Green container is gone but the asbestos remains !

 

[Jorwal]

Green container is gone but the asbestos remains !

I’m not worried about the asbestos, it’s the welded entrance I’m more concerned about

 

[Manhole-welder]

Don’t think paper masks are going to cut it down there somehow,

 

[Manhole-welder]

You could always ask the Amerhurst lot if you could borrow one of them 1920s gas masks they are fond of so much !!

 

[Wevsky]

paper masks ?never needed to wear one down there and if rumour has it its proper sealed

 

[Manhole-welder]

I hope your not a smoker !!!
It’s a horrible way to die

 

[Wevsky]

mate ,this place is far safer asbestos wise than dozens of other locations we have been in,best thing to do if you are that worried isnt bother going into them unles you have a full suit correct mask,do not disturb anything and crunch about in the stuff ...this place may have asbestos but its all pretty intact

 

[Manhole-welder]

Arr an expert in asbestos and related diseases are you, it only takes a fibre,
Mesothelioma/ silicosis,
Shall I go on

 

[Wevsky]

Arr an expert in asbestos and related diseases are you, it only takes a fibre,
Mesothelioma/ silicosis,
Shall I go on

No im not but i know a man who is,if i am seriously concerned about the state of a place i wouldn't go in it,the local deep shelters in dover like langdon hole are covered in the shite all over the floor,i dont intend to eat it or kick it about,i also take bigger risks on a daily basis and have managed to survive life this far without the need for a white suit every time i enter a tunnel,you do things your way and i'll crack on with mine,and when im in a serious health condition due to asbestos im sure to remember your words of wisdom

 

[Manhole-welder]

Stuff gets stuck to your clothing especially when you’re walking through a tunnel,
So no it’s not yourself you’re putting at risk it’s your family as well.

 

[Wevsky]

If this is how you go about your daily life then you may as well not bother exploring full stop,and i can imagine 90% of the places we visit have some form of asbestos in,and so far as i know these are grown adults who also choose not to carry around various kit for every explore they go in,bet your a right laugh down the pub!!

 

[Rainey]

I do wonder if there's any further sealing that's been done past the entrance hatch.

 

[Manhole-welder]

My company are involved with the site and there was talk of removing the steps altogether or filling it up with concrete for a nice base for the new housing to sit on