Category: Coastguard

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.

This 2000 model was still in service in 2017 in Millport on the Scottish island of Great Cumbrae

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.

Search and Rescue car

Pilot boats Le Fret and Rival

Search and rescue vehicle

HM Coastguard Skoda Yeti SE Plus

A Coastguard Skoda Yeti emergency vehicle. Also shown is a closer view of the logos on the rear of the sides.

A Mitsubishi L200 Warrier Coastguard search and rescue car. A look up the side of the L200.

Coastguard Skoda Yeti 4x4. This is the UK Coastguard's first venture into using Skoda vehicles. The first fleet of 30 cars are used by Sector Managers. Also shown is the rear view of the Yeti.

G-MCGB A Sikorsky S-92A that is used for search and rescue operations by HM Coastguard. Also shown is a view of 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.

G-CGOC A Sikorsky S-92A that is used for search and rescue operations by HM Coastguard, seen here with sister aircraft G-MCGB. The aircraft banks sharply while in flight. The rescue copter on the ground taxiing.

G-MCGA A Sikorsky S-92 that became operational in Sumburgh from June 2013. This was brought in by Bristow as they took over the SAR provision. The older aircraft are moved to Ireland to continue their good work. The old and the new. Another view of G-MCGA.

A Peugeot 308 Access used by the coastguard for search and rescue work and well as routine patrols.

An HM Coastguard Mitsubishi L200. From 2012 the coastguard introduced this revised livery with a white base bodywork rather than the previous blue.

Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade operate this Ford Ranger. The service assists the Coastguard and it is labelled as Coastal Search and Rescue.

A Peugeot 308 that carries a Sector Manager for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Also shown is the rear view of the 1.6-litre petrol Peugeot. Notice on the side how the signage is just 'coastguard' rather than 'HM coastguard' seen on the front and rear of the car.

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 shows 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.

This Nissan D21 pick-up is the sole Coastguard vehicle on the Northern Ireland island of Rathlin. Also shown is the rear view of the aging Nissan. When photographed in 2012 it still looks in great condition despite its 17 years.

J108092 The Jersey Coastguard use this dark blue Subaru Forester. It is fitted with a dual-colour light bar of amber and blue. It follows a similar colour scheme to the Her Majesty's Coastguard in mainland UK. Also shown is the rear view of the Forester.

This coastguard boat is moored at Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly, for use by the part-time crew. Notice the small blue flashing light above the cabin.

This is a 1996 Nissan Terrano II used by HM Coastguard on the island of Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Still operational in 2011, this 4x4 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. 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.

This is a Coastguard Search and Rescue Nissan Navara. It is fitted with four flashing blue LEDs on the grille. The rear view also shows the absence of additional blue lights on the rear.

This atmospheric shot shows airborne and sea-going emergency rescue craft.

G-SARB is a HM Coastguard helicopter in flight with the setting sun reflecting off the underside.