Coastguard Collection

Rathmullan, Co. Donegal, from the Sea - a view of the town taken from the sea and over the beach showing the Coastguard station and other buildings

Kilkeel Harbour and Coastguard Station - a view along the harbour with boats either side to the Coastguard station on the hill. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Kilkeel)

The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, Cuckmere Haven, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Coastguard cottages, Cuckmere Haven, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Seven Sisters cliffs and the coastguard cottages, from Seaford Head across the River Cuckmere. Seaford, East Sussex, England, UK

Coastguard Station and Promenade, Cromer, North Norfolk. Now the site of the wonderful RNLI Henry Blogg Museum and Rocket House Cafe (I recommend the dressed Cromer crab salad...). Date: circa 1905

Page from The Graphic entitled Our Coastguard
A page from The Graphic entitled Our Coastguard, detailing the work of smugglers and lifeboat crews in 1892. 1892

Coastguard Station, Rathmullan - a view of the Coastguard station on the left and the beach on the right. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal: Rathmullan). Date: circa early 1900s

An English Coastguard, 1850
3330806 An English Coastguard, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of an English Coastguard, a maritime security, in uniform. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

At Sea: The coastguard: boarding crew going aboard a suspect trawler... 1917. Creator: Unknown
At Sea: The coastguard: boarding crew going aboard a suspect trawler, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Arrival of the Coast-Guard Volunteers at Portsmouth; reported Saturday April 8, 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the Coast-Guard Volunteers at Portsmouth; reported Saturday April 8, 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Steamer U.S.R.C. McCollough [i.e. McCulloch], between c1900 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Steamer U.S.R.C. McCollough [i.e. McCulloch], between c1900 and 1915

Path towards the coastguard cottages and the Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs. Seaford Head Nature Reserve, East Sussex, UK, May 2009

Rhode Island, Block Island, Coast Guard Station, Station Block Island

Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Chatham, Chatham lighthouse and the Coast Guard Station

Picture No. 12479355
The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Coastguard Date:

Coastguard Cottage and Seven Sisters Cliffs, Cuckmere Haven, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

HMS Argyll with Cape Verde Coast Guard Cutter Guardiao
Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll is pictured in company with the Cape Verde Coastguard cutter Guardio, off the West African coast

Royal Navy Boarding Exercise with Coastguard Tug Anglian Princess
Boarding Exercise with Coastguard Tug " Anglian Princess" Both boarding teams from Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth are pictured during a drill boarding of the Falmouth based vessel

Armed Coastguards, early 1900s

The Pocket Marconigraph
Predicting the mobile phone - man stranded at sea sends a message on his Pocket Marconigraph Date: 1914

Sikorsky S-61N G-BPWB
Her Majesty's Coastguard - Sikorsky S-61N G-BPWB (msn 61-822), operated by Bristow Helicopters Ltd. at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 16 July 2000 Date: 2000

Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander G-BCEN
Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander G-BCEN (msn 403), operated by Air Atlantique for H.M. Coastguard. Date: circa 2000

A Coast Guard sentry stands watch over a new torpedo boat under construction at a southern... 1942
A Coast Guard sentry stands watch over a new torpedo boat under construction at a southern shipyard. In addition to wooden torpedo boats, the yard also turns out many steel boats for the Navy

Coast Guardsman standing watch over 78-foot torpedo... Higgins Industries, Inc. New Orleans, 1942
Coast Guardsman standing watch over 78-foot torpedo boat. Continual watch is kept. Higgins Industries, Inc. New Orleans, La

DDE-90182270
Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs, and coastguard cottages, Cuckmere Haven, near Seaford, East Sussex, England Date: 18-05-2010

A Novel Treat to Coastguards Children;Dismantling a Christmas "Ship"of her toys, 1890. Creator: Fred Palmer
A Novel Treat to Coastguards Children; Dismantling a Christmas " Ship" of her toys, 1890

View of Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs and Coastguard Cottages at Cuckmere Haven, South Downs National Park, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Our Coastguard (engraving)
1056273 Our Coastguard (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

The Great Gale of Last Week (engraving)
1037448 The Great Gale of Last Week (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Gale of Last Week)

Coastguardsman (colour litho)
2775645 Coastguardsman (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coastguardsman. Illustration for Her Majestys Navy by Charles Rathbone Low (Virtue)

The Coastguards House, Ecclesbourne, 1918 (pen and grey ink
1218010 The CoastguardAs House, Ecclesbourne, 1918 (pen and grey ink and coloured crayons on textured paper) by Pissarro, Lucien (1863-1944); 19.2x27.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Roman Lightship and Coastguard (engraving)
5220748 Roman Lightship and Coastguard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Lightship and Coastguard)

The Perils of the Sea, 1888 (etching)
CLK339992 The Perils of the Sea, 1888 (etching) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 41x53 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; American, out of copyright

A battle with a shark (colour litho)
2777871 A battle with a shark (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A battle with a shark. Dr)

The Wreck of the "Stella"(litho)
1598700 The Wreck of the " Stella" (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wreck of the " Stella")

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056274 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

The Coastguards Christmas Day (engraving)
2773734 The Coastguards Christmas Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coastguards Christmas Day)

The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho)
2777814 The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zip line that saves)

The Naval Mobilisation (engraving)
1041518 The Naval Mobilisation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Mobilisation)

A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince (litho)
1039704 A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince (litho) by Johnson, Herbert (1848-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince)

USS Friendship of Salem (colour litho)
PEM216828 USS Friendship of Salem (colour litho) by Fedi, Giuseppe (1792-1819) (attr. to); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056276 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056272 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

Watch keeper, Dave Ball, at the Redcar Lookout Tower, The National Coastwatch Institute, Redcar, 31st October 1996

Redcar Lookout Tower, The National Coastwatch Institute, Redcar, 31st October 1996

The National Coastwatch Institute Area Controller for the North East, Captain Jim Elliott and Chief Constable Barry Shaw, opening of their Redcar Lookout Tower, 31st October 1996

World War II: Shipping. The Greek steamer "Adamantios J
World War II: Shipping. The Greek steamer " Adamantios J. Pithis" fast on the rocks at St. Anns Head, Pembrokeshire. February 1940 P012334

St. Margarets Bay coastguard station on the Kent coast, overlooking the Straits of Dover, through which pass 800 ships a day

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The coastguard, a symbol of safety and protection, stands tall in various picturesque locations across the world. In Rathmullan, Co. Donegal, the coastguard station overlooks the vast sea, ready to respond to any emergency that may arise. Kilkeel Harbour also houses a vigilant coastguard station, ensuring the security of those navigating its waters. One cannot help but be captivated by the breathtaking view of Seven Sisters cliffs and the charming coastguard cottages from Seaford Head across the River. These iconic chalk cliffs in West Sussex, England stand as a testament to nature's beauty while being watched over by dedicated coastguards. In Cuckmere Haven, East Sussex, England lies another stunning sight - Coastguard Cottage and Seven Sisters Cliffs. The juxtaposition of these quaint cottages against the dramatic white cliffs creates an enchanting scene that is truly unforgettable. Moving towards Cromer in North Norfolk unveils yet another coastal gem - Coastguard Station and Promenade. Here too, brave men and women dedicate themselves to safeguarding lives at sea while providing peace of mind for all who visit this charming seaside town. Looking back into history reveals armed coastguards from early 1900s diligently protecting their shores. Their unwavering commitment serves as an inspiration even today when technology has evolved drastically since then. As we explore further into maritime history through The Graphic entitled Our Coastguard or delve into fascinating inventions like The Pocket Marconigraph used by these guardians of our coasts; it becomes evident that their role extends far beyond mere surveillance – they are true heroes silently watching over us day after day. A path leading towards both Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs and cozy coastguard cottages invites us to embrace nature's wonders while appreciating those who tirelessly work behind the scenes keeping us safe on land and at sea.