Coastguard 200

Paignton Coastguard.
On 15 January 1822, HM Coastguard was formally brought into existence, originally to combat smuggling.
Today, in honour of it’s birthday, coastguards across all four home nations cast throwlines as a symbol of the service’s dedication - past and present. Throwlines, which form part of the lifesaving kit used by coastguard teams, were cast into the seas around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland at 11am.
Over the past two centuries, HM Coastguard has gone from strength to strength. In 2022, coastguard operations centres coordinate responses to emergency situations at the coast calling on 310 Coastguard Rescue Teams – made up of 3500 dedicated volunteers – and using 10 search and rescue helicopters. Not sure if Paignton took part. It was all quiet when I passed by at 12.00.