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NCI- Hornsea-Coastwatch “Eyes along the coast”Hornsea Coastwatch - part of the UK’s Search and Rescue (SAR) family. Charity number 1159975

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26/09/2026

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WW2 Lifesavers.
At first glance, it looks like little more than a giant yellow fishing float bobbing in the sea. In reality, it was a German Luftwaffe rescue buoy, designed to give downed airmen a fighting chance of survival in the English Channel.

Anchored securely in position, the buoy contained a surprisingly well-equipped shelter. Despite having only around four square metres of floor space, improved versions could accommodate several airmen and contained bunks, dry clothing, food, drinking water, first-aid supplies and emergency lighting.

There were even ci******es, games, alcohol and chocolate to help exhausted aircrew while they waited to be rescued.

Painted bright yellow and prominently marked with Red Cross symbols, these strange little shelters became a distinctive feature of the Channel during the Battle of Britain.

Imagine ditching in the freezing Channel and then spotting one of these!

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22/09/2026

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Earlier this month a passer by took this fantastic photo of some of Hornsea’s crew standing to attention to honour those who lost their lives in the September 11th attacks. We came together to remember the extraordinary efforts of the emergency services and members of the public who did all they could to save lives during the tragic events. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🚒

Huge congratulations to our cadet who graduated to be a watch keeper in training and is now a certified watchkeeper Than...
13/09/2026

Huge congratulations to our cadet who graduated to be a watch keeper in training and is now a certified watchkeeper

Thank you to everyone who has supported this amazing young man on his journey

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29/08/2026

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An old RNLI Lifeboat … one of the oldest still in running order from Middlesbrough!
16/08/2026

An old RNLI Lifeboat … one of the oldest still in running order from Middlesbrough!

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