The History
Loch Long is a sea loch, which joins the Clyde estuary near Helensburgh. In 1908, construction was started of a torpedo testing range at the head of the loch, near the village of Arrochar. Handed over to the Navy in 1912, the purpose was to ensure that torpedoes ran true courses by firing them from a variety of devices, recovering them when they had run out of power. Needless to say, this was without the explosive warheads!
The busiest time was during the Second World War, but the base survived until December 1986. Providing employment in this remote area, it was regarded as the locals 'breadbasket', the only other employer of note being the submarine base at Faslane.
Left to the mercy of pikeys and wild campers, clumsy demolition commenced in 2007 after several fires, but then stopped. Locals say that the site was proposed for a marina, but to date nothing has happened.
The Visit
Set off from Lancashire in England to this location which was around 280+ miles. Got to the location and saw a few camper vans.. Entered down a old track, wasn't good in a low Focus, got a few scratches. Expected more than what we got could only get a few snaps.. Hope you enjoy!
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT MY IMAGE, I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO SHOW WHAT IT WAS LIKE!!
Loch Long is a sea loch, which joins the Clyde estuary near Helensburgh. In 1908, construction was started of a torpedo testing range at the head of the loch, near the village of Arrochar. Handed over to the Navy in 1912, the purpose was to ensure that torpedoes ran true courses by firing them from a variety of devices, recovering them when they had run out of power. Needless to say, this was without the explosive warheads!
The busiest time was during the Second World War, but the base survived until December 1986. Providing employment in this remote area, it was regarded as the locals 'breadbasket', the only other employer of note being the submarine base at Faslane.
Left to the mercy of pikeys and wild campers, clumsy demolition commenced in 2007 after several fires, but then stopped. Locals say that the site was proposed for a marina, but to date nothing has happened.
The Visit
Set off from Lancashire in England to this location which was around 280+ miles. Got to the location and saw a few camper vans.. Entered down a old track, wasn't good in a low Focus, got a few scratches. Expected more than what we got could only get a few snaps.. Hope you enjoy!
