 The fort was badly damaged in 1953 during a storm, then later in the year a Norwegian ship, "Baalbek", collided with it, destroying two of the towers, killing four civilians and destroying guns, radar equipment and supplies.The ruins were considered a hazard to shipping and dismantled in 1959–60.Parts of the bases were towed ashore by the Cliffe fort at Alpha wharf near the village of Cliffe, Kent, where they were still visible at low tide.