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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.

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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.

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G-MCGB A Sikorsky S-92A that is used for search and rescue operations by HM …



G-MCGB A Sikorsky S-92A that is used for search and rescue operations by HM Coastguard.



A look at the back of the craft.



The helicopter takes flight and skims along the ground.



The rescue chopper as seen from below.



The winchman is lowered from the craft over the sea.

Watch a video of this vehicle in action!



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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.

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Cliff Rescue (2012)

In this series of photographs we see how a minor cliff rescue operation is carried out by the Coastguard to rescue a small dog in 2012.

HF54 JPJ On receiving the 999 call for help, a Coastguard Nissan Navara makes its way to the scene using blue flashing lights.

A look at the side of the 4×4 as it parks up at the foot of the cliffs.

On the roof is a water rescue craft and inside is rope rescue equipment.

The single crew member climbs out and begins to appraise the situation.

Powerful binoculars are used to try and locate the dog. The view from the bottom of the cliff is much better than trying to look down from the top. The dog’s owners are at the top of the cliff and have just been accompanied by another Coastguard rope rescue team.

The team at the top of the cliff set up a tripod that will act an a ground anchor for lowering a cliff rescue team member.

The descent begins with bystanders keeping well clear of the winch area.

The rescuer makes his way 40 feet down the cliff but is still not near the dog.

The ground crew are in radio contact with the clifftop crew and help direct the abseil.

Behind a small hill, part way down the cliff, the rescuer picks up the dog and places it inside a red waterproof bag ready for hoisting. Due to the unpredictability of animals in this situation, it is completely enclosed in the bag with a small gap left for breathing.

One of the coastguard crew signals as the final part of the ascent is made.

The rescue is complete and the ecstatic owner is reunited with her errant pooch.

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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.