Category: Coastguard

His Majesty’s Coastguard operate boats, helicopters and land vehicles to provide emergency support at sea and to coastal areas. They are responsible for coordinating rescues.

K584 VEL HM Coastguard Land Rover Defender

K584 VEL
HM Coastguard
Land Rover Defender
A classic Land Rover Defender operated by HM Coastguard, featuring blue lights and dark blue and yellow livery. Displayed at a public event at Elvington.

OU66 DNY HM Coastguard Mitsubishi L200

OU66 DNY
HM Coastguard
Mitsubishi L200
This vehicle is based at the Coastguard’s Bridlington base (pictured). The Truckman rear carries various rescue equipment for use on cliffs and other parts of the coastline.

HM Coastguard Rocket Rescue Cart

HM Coastguard
Rocket Rescue Cart
This horse-drawn cart was stationed at Bridlington and was built at some point between 1870 and 1910. Equipment carried includes rope ladders, cork helmets, cork lifebelt and rope with a cane attached to one end. Regular exercise drills allowed the volunteers to perfect rescue techniques and prize money was awarded to those who could throw the farthest.

HF51 LVR A Nissan Terrano II that is based on Northumberland’s Holy…



HF51 LVR A Nissan Terrano II that is based on Northumberland’s Holy Island or Lindisfarne. The island can be accessed by a causeway twice a day during low tide, but outside of these times it is a true island.



The rear view. Notice the red lights integrated into the roof light bar. In the background is the small base for the vehicle.



Looking over the bonnet of the Terrano at Lindisfarne Castle, one of many castles down the Northumberland coastline.

P462 WCG This is a 1996 Nissan Terrano II used by HM Coastguard …



P462 WCG This is a 1996 Nissan Terrano II used by HM Coastguard on the island of Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Still operational in 2011, this 4×4 is one of a small number of motorised vehicles on the island. A small white tube can be seen connected to the front which keeps the battery topped up.





The rear view.





This is a trailer towed by the Terrano above. It is in the usual Coastguard colours and carries additional rescue equipment. If required it can be towed by other vehicles.

HMN-629-Y This is an Isle of Man Coastguard Land …



HMN-629-Y This is an Isle of Man Coastguard Land Rover Defender. They have a very similar colour-scheme to HM Coastguard vehicles, but are a separate service. The Isle of Man is not part of the UK and they broke away from HM Coastguard in 1989.



A look at the rear of the Land Rover.