Trapped on Hell's Island (We Are Not Alone...) 

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I feel like Josh can innocently talk and anyone will help him, he just has that kind of personality. If it had been anyone else turning up on the island I doubt they would get a tour!

This is why the UK and US are best friends Josh be like “we’re gonna die” Construction dude: “hey you guys want a tour?” 😂🤣

Why is this dude not running his own show on national television? Dude is awesome! Very respectful, honest and not afraid to get dirty! We are definitely fans

Well, not that hellish after all^^. But i can imagine the authorities go like: "...construction workers? No, i'm sorry, there are no workers on the island. Construction works were paused after two of them disappeared, a few months ago, under mysterious circumstances."

That man you guys were hiding from was probably thinking there's ghost on the island lol

I must suggest that you may Come back to the Island and bring some presents for the Nice Guy who caught you roaming around the island without permit from them, or even give him additional tips for being so kind and accommodating! Simple sharing is an acts of kindness...

Bro in alaska there's a city called portlock and the city went abandon because the population was dying off and there was something killing most of the population and no one knows what it is and it a ghost city u should explore

I’m glad you ran into the right kind of kind construction workers and weren’t immediately kicked off of the island. I think they knew you weren’t there to harm or destroy anything on the property or harm anyone. They were nice enough to give you a personal tour and were knowledgeable and excited about the history there as well which is great. I’m glad you guys didn’t get the chainsaw massacre treatment and vanish forever! Thanks for sharing it’s always interesting if you get a chance let alone a personal tour of an island from the 1600s that has lots of history probably both good and bad

You should talk to the owner of the island so you can make a quick documentary when they go to open that door that the lady thinks there's something on the other side. That would be so awesome because there is so much history to be told about this place and you are the man to do it.

love seeing Josh so giddy he's like a kid in a candy store

They did not bury the canons. The Canons, they are so heavy, they actually sink in the dirt. I know bcz we hv some Forts over here with same canons. One even bigger then the one shown. As a child all was up above ground and later in years i went with my kids and some were almost completely under the dirt. Some years ago they dug em back up, restored and painted. The Forts were made by the Dutch and Brits, back then here to protect the plantations. And yeah the walls are Super thick as defence posts. Especially the munition room. Check Fort Nieuw Amsterdam, Suriname. It's a beautifull park now. Ooh it was used later as a prison too. When i was a kid like 9 years of age, 40 years ago, it was still used as a prison.

Typical British; “How did you get here?” “We just scaled the rocks” “Did you sign in?” 😅

this video series in the uk has been great. i think its also all of you together seem to get on and really enjoy what your doing, and it shows on screen. do come back when you can.

“Alright, so we’re going to be flying today.” “15 Knots, lighting speed!” That’s 17mph. Pee-Wee Herman’s bike is just as fast.

Hats off to that guy working there for showing you around 👍

That island is so cool! It's gonna be gorgeous when it's all restored. That was such a score that the dude working out there ended up being nice and showing you the rest of the island. Those guns are mind blowing! So cool to see that most of the stuff is still there.

Shout outs to the owner and the men they have working for them, super nice

What a nice guy the worker is. Those canons were insane!!!! Thanks Josh for this awesome video! Good Job!

Make sure you bring the MP5 and lots of body armor , you got this remember the load out is 10k, or a gas mask

I don't comment like ever but I felt I needed to. I love your abandoned videos! I love your equipment and the beautiful shots you get with your drone work, HD camara's and your hand held footage. A lot of your shots remind me of certain travel shows I watch on my local cable. I love these videos the most though because I will never get the chance to travel to some of these amazing locations in person and you give historical info, back ground and the amazing opportunity to see these places face to face. Please don't ever stop what you do! PS I think you should do a bloopers video. Just like cutting room floor funny or scary bloopers. Thanks for being you, Josh, and team!

Josh when caught , he goes all “goofy American “ 😂🤣 It worked like a charm Josh 💯👏👏👍

Hey josh, I love all of your content, you really go above and beyond for your fans. You should be proud of what you’ve achieved. Keep it up

"we dont know if we're getting off the island" Me: Oh shit! Also me: So they uploaded the video which means they must be fine right?

I think Angel Island, next to Alcatraz is closer akin to Drake's island. Alcatraz was a mammoth fort and military prison originally, Angel Island was fortified but spread out like Drake's and also was a plague hospital among many other functions. For a brief time California even stored tons of PCB containing electric transformers, because they had no clue what to do with them.

Such a great episode. I'm from Plymouth and found it so fascinating to finally see what's on Dreaks Island. Really enjoyed the whole UK series tbh and hope your back soon to discover some more places.

To tell the truth you save me from going crazy I was going through some hard times then I click your life experience and travels gave me a reason that there more out there that what I am.

You finally came to Drakes Island! I've been waiting for this since I first started watching you! Such a insane place, with alot of history. Amazing video and some great footage. Glad you enjoyed your visit Josh, hopefully you can come back to the South West again to explore more 😀

When i read "we are not alone" i taught this was a exploring a haunted fort but its not

I love this whole UK adventure series man, keep it up!

This was such a fun video! I really like this style for when you're in the UK! Please come up and visit Scotland when you can! We have amazing places for you to visit too!

This is drakes Island in my home city of Plymouth. Josh, if your still in Plymouth fancy doing a fan meet up? Would love to meet you man

pretty cool vid - love the drone shots !

I honestly enjoy your adventure style videos more . keep them coming josh. great job !

Great video Josh it was brilliant to see you got a guided tour of the island and was able to leave by the main door. Big thanks to Matt for taking you guys across to the island :-)

Really enjoyed this one Josh & crew. I’d love to know what’s behind that wall! Great explore ✌🏻

Getting my goosebumps from his thumbnail and josh is the best explorer man 🕵️

You made me laugh hairdryers in your boots I'm surprised you didn't set the place a light 🔥😅

I absolutely loved the way this video turned out! Like what are the chances that you were able to get the team working on the island to give you a tour, and more insight into the history of this fort and island. You gotta go back when they open the resort! I need to see behind that closed in wall. Blessings of light and love!

What an amazing video guy's. Worked out perfect for you and what a gent for showing you around ! Looking forward for the next .. Stay Safe

That was an amazing explore! Love the Brits. Thanks for bringing us up close and personal.

When they got caught but the construction workers were chill👌🏻 Wish America was like that.

Lmao like the worker couldn't see the drone while they are trying to hide. Amazing adventure though.

I love seeing y'all exploring together again! Josh was the first explorer I ever watched and that's how I found exploring with fighters and I been watching y'all ever since! Like five years now! Fan forever, you guys bring to life all the places I can never go to and I thank you for the beauty of your adventures! Love from the tiny idaho town of Jerome, U.S.A.

Seriously, that was such a great example of how lucky you can get. That was one of the best videos, because the editing was perfect, guys.

Your videos are so good! I'm obsessed!😍 Can't stop watching!

Keep up the good work josh and friends ⭐️💫🌟

Great video. Saw you on tv again. Caught the tale end of some kind of shut down power plant.

Hey Josh, love this video.. You are number 1 on youtube, a lot of the other explorers seem to have fallen off the face of the earth, oh well, goes to show you who is true and who isn't.. Keep keepin' on... looking forward to the next video.. stay safe..

Awesome! loved it, thanks guys

Amazing Josh! As always! Thank you so much! I always enjoy your videos!

Another great video josh thanks xx

This is just straight up good content. I freakin love it mate, much love from Australia ❤️

Enjoy this very much as always. Thank you as a lot of us are not able to go to these places but we learn from you. 👍

Fantastic of that worker showing you guys around loved the video 🤗🤗❤

AWESOME!Video!Thanks guys!

Great video, loved it!!

That guy was awesome showing you dudes around the island. What a legend. Great video, guys! :)

Love your videos! Such great adventures.

The guns that you see were probably 7-inch Armstrong rifled breechloading guns (1860-70). Which were probably replaced with 9-inch rifled muzzle loaders in 1872 till 1890. Then the larger cannons on the rails still will be 9-inch rifled muzzle loaders which will have been used in 1893 onwards towards WW1. The 9 inch guns took a team of 9 men to load and fire. These guns fired projectiles weighing 256 pounds (116 kg). They were absolute warship killers. The bunker itself will have probably been built around 1850 so not anywhere near the 1600's and a little later than the Napolionic period. There are tonnes of these ace bunkers along the UK's coastline and they were mainly used to guard the coast from enemy warships. The most famous one being The Old Battery on the Isle Of Wight above the Needle stacks. Most of them are now privately owned by people living on them, or companies having hotels like this one in the video. Still very very cool intricate and interesting buildings. Definitely make the trip to the Isle of Wight one sometime Josh as theres tonnes of abandoned ones near there! :)

love these videos man! definitely want to see more!!

I have to say, some of the things you do. You’ve got balls dude. Love your work

Love your videos , keep up the great work love watching me some exploring with Josh 😊👏

Very cool. Thank you. Keep doing what you do!

Can't wait my brother

It's amazing seeing this place. Here in Portugal we have a fort too with the huge cannons still on it.

Thanks for another great video keep up the good work

Looks at title of video Me: “yOu aRe NoT alOnE~~” -Michael Jackson

You are amazing bro keep up the good work!

Love seeing you do videos in my country. Hope you can get some time soon.

abit of a fire hazard keeping hair dryer on floor for many minutes like that? I remember reading they should not be on for long at a time

A video with all of my favorite explorers in one video, today is a great day.

There is a haunted hotel here in the philippines called Diplomat Hotel in Bagyo Philippines You guys can check it out someday

Hi Josh i was very surprised by the video it is phenomenal thank you another surprise was listening to one of my fellow South African recognized the accent. Love from Johannesburg South Africa💝💝💝

Love your videos of abandoned places and I like this video of the island and man was nice to show you the island.🌈🤗

Loved the video love the abandoned and history

Nice to watch your version of the journey as well.

Love your content josh keep up the good work

Cant wait love your videos!

THERE you ARE!! I've been looking for to upload and asking other explorers where you were! I keep track of ALL of my adopted grandsons. Relieved to see you, Josh! NY Nana

Insane video, Always giving us the quality content Josh

The island will be completely refurbished in *30 years* according to their website.

Honestly best video. You always make me smile when i see your videos. Hope you're enjoying the UK. Definitely nice to see things I've never seen before in the UK with you filming them makes 100% way better

26:46 - That ring is 360 degrees, they would record the bearing, elevation and charge of each shot, noting where it landed and would adjust as neccesary to dial in the shot. They could also gauge the shot using a gunnery table - something the first computers were used to calculate. Some later guns have mechanical computers that could indicate the desired range based on the position. 40mm bofors guns often had something similar attached.

Josh you guys did an amazing job with this one keep it up buddy you guys are number one on RU-vid wow really something thank you

Watching your vids has become part of my afternoon routine.

The story in this video was so interesting, and it definitely was an adventure. Whenever Dan, or Matt, or all those great Brits I always follow are involved, it's usually no disappointment, believe me. I would need too much equipment to do that at my age. Lol. 😂

it’s awesome that the guys were so cool with you being there!

More important British history sites bought by private companies and individuals then turned into resorts. Instead of being restored and turned into a museum for everyone to visit.

Loved it!! I REALLY want to see more of the island and more content like this!! Maybe book a visit to open the haunted chamber??? Hmmm???

love the freaking merch man beautiful

26:51 it works with a compass if you take that you see the degrees,,,, cool video, just came from Shutter Island video

I love it man abandoned islands and history are my favorite

This was a very cool video Josh and i think it was cool of that guy to show yall around but when yall got on that small boat it looked like you and the others were holding on for dear life lol thank you again for showing me this cool place yall take care ...stay safe....

You should look at Roosevelt Island! Has an abandoned asylum and use to be called Blackwells Island. In New York!

Sorry missed your live, watching now!

Is this beyond the dark?? Can't waittt🤯🤯🤯

Drake's Island is a privately owned island in Plymouth Sound. The first recorded name for the island was in 1135, when it was referred to as St Michael's after the chapel erected on it. The chapel was rededicated to St Nicholas and the island adopted the same name. From the latter part of the 16th century the island was occasionally referred to as Drake's Island after Sir Francis Drake. Ii is only in about the last 100 years that this name has slipped into disuse and the name Drake's Island has been adopted. In 1583 Drake was made governor of the island. From 1549 the island began to be fortified as a defense against the French and Spanish, with barracks for 300 men being built on the island in the late 16th century. The 1859 Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom recommended a huge program of new fortifications to defend Plymouth. On Drake's Island, the existing battery at the center of the island was to be replaced by five 12-inch muzzle loading guns in open emplacements. A new battery was to be built on the southwestern end, of 21 9-inch guns in an arc of stone casemates with iron shields. The work was not complete in 1880. Six 12-pounder quick firing guns were added in 1897 and three 6-inch guns became the main armament in 1901; the original muzzle loaders were dumped under a pile of earth. Finally, in 1942, a modern twin 6-pounder gun was installed. Following World War II Drake's Island remained under the administration of the War Office, which, despite having announced in 1956 that it was no longer needed for defense purposes, did not finally vacate the island until 1963, when Plymouth City Council obtained a lease from the Crown with the aim of establishing a youth adventure training center there. It was opened in 1964, the year in which a mains water supply finally reached the island. Drake's Island Adventure Centre, under the custody of the Mayflower Centre Trust, operated until 31 March 1989, when the Mayflower Trust surrendered their lease to the Crown and sold off the boats and sports equipment. In 1995, Dan McCauley purchased Drake's Island with the intention of turning it into a hotel complex. In 2003, Plymouth City Council turned down a planning application from McCauley to build a hotel and leisure complex complete with helipad. In May 2005 the island attracted British media attention when one of the empty buildings on the island was squatted by a group of anti-nuclear protestors, Trident Ploughshares. In October 2018, the island was put up for sale and was purchased by Morgan Phillips, who plans to open the island to the public with a museum and heritage center. It was due to open for a one-off tour by 105 visitors on 15 March 2020 but this was cancelled due to COVID 19.

This was awesome and that worker guy was super nice.

the way you all got on that tiny boat was hysterical