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Coastguard history

Coastguard history

15 January 2023
Events were held across the UK in 2022 to celebrate HM Coastguard's 200th year
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HM Coastguard marks its 201st birthday as double century celebrations draw to a close
18 September 2022
The King was a coastguard when at school at Gordonstoun. July 1967                       
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency pays tribute to Her Late Majesty
20 May 2022
Henry George (taken in 1897)  was a fisherman from Mullion and the son of the celebrated leader known as King of the Smugglers. 
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From protection against smugglers to rescues
11 March 2022
Left image, a Coastguard Rescue Team trains with a Breeches Buoy. Right image, the modern version, with a helicopter winchman in action.
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How science and technology is vital to search and rescue
15 February 2022
Souvenir Magazine - HM Coastguard, Saving Lives for 200 Years
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Souvenir Magazine - HM Coastguard, Saving Lives for 200 Years
29 January 2022
Rope rescue display at NMMC.
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New exhibition to showcase HM Coastguard's 200-year history
15 January 2022
Penmon (Anglesey) Line throwing
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Keeping you safe at the coast for 200 years: HM Coastguard celebrates landmark birthday
7 July 2021
The 21st century solution to search and rescue Picture credit: AgustaWestland
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Countdown begins to HM Coastguard’s 200th birthday

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