Walks in Sussex: Exploring Shoreham's Lifeboat Station
I am out on Shoreham Beach exploring the lifeboat station and its Tamar class lifeboat, a state of the art self-righting boat.
The RNLI has been operating for more than 150 years in Shoreham. With the exception of a five-year period from 1924 to 1929, there has been an all-weather boat operational at Shoreham ever since. But the lifeboat station on Kingston Beach was built in 1933 to house an eight-tonne lifeboat and the Tyne-class lifeboat which arrived on station in 1990 weighed 28-tonnes causing the slipway at the boathouse to sink and collapse.
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Hastings Miniature Railway Sussex UK Information on this railway here
Their website is the source of the information below:
Hastings Miniature Railway started operating on Hastings
seafront on 5th June 1948 having previously operated 2.5 miles
away at Grosvenor Gardens in St Leonards on Sea in 1947.
The original line was approx 280 yards and ran between the
Coach Park and Rock-a-Nore Car Park. There was one station called Conquers Bay and trains operated on a push-pull system.
In 1950 the line was extended a further 50 yards west and a
new station was built called East Beach Street. Rock-a-Nore station
was also built and run round loops installed at both ends
allowing the trains to be pulled in both directions.
In 1959 the railway was granted permission to extend a further 270 yards to Marine Parade where it still runs to today.
The railway was originally operated by 3 steam locomotives, Firefly, Royal Scot and Hampton Court. In 1968 a Diesel locomotive was built for quiet running days and poor weather. The railway then started to see more diesels operating on the line and the steam locomotives being sold until only diesels remained.
From 1983 until 2015 no steam operated on the line with exception to a couple of visiting locomotives including Firefly which visited for the railways 65th Birthday. In 2015 the railway managed to hire a steam locomotive called Edmund Hannay and runs it on fine days throughout the year.
Rock-a-Nore station is the main headquarters of the railway, with the locomotive sheds, workshops and storage sheds for the railways rolling stock. It is situated at the east-most end of Hastings Old Town surrounded by the Fishermans and Shipwreck Musuems, Aquarium, East Hill Cliff Railway and main Old Town Car Park.
The Line runs westwards for 600 yards past the historic fishing beach, home to the largest beach launched fishing fleet in Europe, Hastings Lifeboat Station, Jerwood Gallery and Flamingo park Fun Fair and boating lake. The line then terminates at Marine Parade Station which is situated by the Crazy Golf courses, West Hill Cliff Railway and approx 5 minute walk from Hastings Town Centre.
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Hastings Miniature Railway started operating on Hastings
seafront on 5th June 1948 having previously operated 2.5 miles
away at Grosvenor Gardens in St Leonards on Sea in 1947.
The original line was approx 280 yards and ran between the
Coach Park and Rock-a-Nore Car Park. There was one station called Conquers Bay and trains operated on a push-pull system.
In 1950 the line was extended a further 50 yards west and a
new station was built called East Beach Street. Rock-a-Nore station
was also built and run round loops installed at both ends
allowing the trains to be pulled in both directions.
The Railway is home to a unique collection of locomotives, including the railways original diesel locomotive Uncle Jim. We also play host to visiting locomotives from other railways.
In 2016 the railway took over the operation of Alexandra Park Miniature Railway located approximately 1.5 miles away in the North end of Alexandra Park near Buckshole Reservoir.
The railway also has its own engineering company, RVM Engineering specialising in manufacturing and restoration of 7¼- 10¼ Diesel/Petrol locomotives and rolling stock for both railways located in Hastings and for other miniature railways across the country.
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The line is owned and operated by Hastings Borough Council and has the following technical parameters:
Length: 267 feet (81 m)
Gradient: 78%
Cars: 2
Capacity: 16 passengers per car
Configuration: Double track
Gauge: 5 feet (1.5 m)
Traction: Electricity
The line was opened in 1903 by Hastings Borough Council. The line was originally operated on the water balance principle, and the twin towers of the upper station contained water tanks for this purpose. The line was modernised between 1973 and 1976, during which time it was converted to electric operation and new cars were provided.escriptiondescription
RNLI/LIFEBOATS/ At SandyBay/Looking Around/On Tour With FBG & FBJ/Part 4
RNLI LIFEBOAT STATION
looking around SandyBay On Tour WIth FBG & FBJ
LIfeboat station as pictured beautiful scenery
What Did We FInd Out About SandyBay
Sandy Bay is a secluded bay with a sand beach, about 1.6 kilometres long, in Exmouth, Devon, England. It is a sandy beach with rock pools at one end, backed by high cliffs. It is part of a long strip of sand which is connected to the beach at Exmouth at low tide.
The large seaside caravan resort at Sandy Bay is owned by Haven Holidays,and is called Devon Cliffs. West of Sandy Bay are the Orcombe rocks, well known for its fossils. To the east is Straight Point, this headland is used by the Royal Marines as a firing range. Further to the east is Otter Cove, Littleton Cove and the village of Budleigh Salterton.
RNLI Cleethorpes
A few shots taken during training and a real rescue. Permission was asked prior to any filming.
RNLI Blackpool Lifeboat Station Open Day . . .
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HASTINGS TO RYE HARBOUR via PETT LEVEL
A LITTLE ROAD TRIP TO RYE HARBOUR VIA PETT LEVEL
RNLI Training
Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) training in Newquay Harbour, UK
Saving Lives At Sea
Saving Lives At Sea
Key facts about the RNLI
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that saves lives at sea. Our volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 236 lifeboat stations, including four along the River Thames and inland lifeboat stations at Loch Ness, Lough Derg, Enniskillen and Lough Ree.
Additionally the RNLI has more than 1,000 lifeguards on over 180 beaches around the UK and operates a specialist flood rescue team, which can respond anywhere across the UK and Ireland when inland flooding puts lives at risk.
Saving Lives At Sea
The RNLI relies on public donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. As a charity it is separate from, but works alongside, government-controlled and funded coastguard services. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved at least 140,000 lives.
Volunteers make up 95% of the charity, including 4,600 volunteer lifeboat crew members and 3,000 volunteer shore crew. Additionally, tens of thousands of other dedicated volunteers raise funds and awareness, give safety advice, and help in our museums, shops and offices.
Saving Lives At Sea
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0845 122 6999 or by email.
The RNLI is a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SC037736). Charity number CHY 2678 in the Republic of Ireland
Saving Lives At Sea
New Hastings Lifeboat arrives 15th October 2018
Hastings new lifeboat Richard and Caroline Colton arrived on Saturday 13th October 2018.
She is 13-28, the 28th Shannon Class boat and will replace 12-002 Sealink Endeavour the first Mersey (class after the prototype).
Eastbourne's Tamar class boat, Rye's inshore and Hastings inshore all put on a great display in front of a large crowd.
The new lifeboat is expected to be operational within a month.
It wasn't a particularly rough sea, but watch how the boats get thrown about and remember these brave men and women go out it far worse seas to help as needed.
RNLI is a charity, so help them out.
Queen officially opens the new Cowes RNLI station - Video by Jamie White
Hastings Shannon Class Lifeboat - Richard and Caroline Colton 2019
The new Shannon class lifeboat (2019) Richard and Caroline Colton stationed at Hastings.
Das neue Rettungsboot der Shannon-Klasse (2019) in Hastings
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Ford and the RNLI | Vospers Ford
For the next 3 years Ford will be the official vehicle supplier to the RNLI. Most visibly we’ll be supporting their great work with the Ford Ranger, which will help lifeguards patrol beaches up and down the UK.
To date the RNLI have saved the lives of over 141,000 people in UK or Irish waters. Using the Ford Ranger, Transit Connect, Transit Custom, Transit, Fiesta, Focus, EcoSport and Kuga, we’re going to help them save even more. See the video below to see how.
HASTINGS ANNUAL TROLLEY BUS PULL 2012
THESE PICS AND VIDEOS WERE TAKEN AT THE LIFEBOAT STATION HASTINGS AT THE ANNUAL TROLLEY BUS PULL IN AID OF PROSTATE CANCER UK
Meet the Shannon lifeboat
You might know us as the charity that saves lives at sea. But you probably don't know that we also design and build the boats that our volunteer crews use to search for and rescue people in danger.
The Shannon class was the first lifeboat to be created entirely in-house. Powered by waterjets rather than propellers, this £2.2m vessel is fast, manoeuvrable and kitted out with the latest technology.
Photo credit: Rhyl Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer Don Jackson-Wyatt
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The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, lifeboat crews around the UK and Ireland are ready to launch to help those in need. Whether you're stuck on a sinking ship, cut off by a rapidly rising tide, or in the water and close to drowning, RNLI crew members will drop everything to come to your rescue. 95% of RNLI lifeboat crews and station staff are volunteers.
But it’s not just lifeboats. RNLI lifeguards patrol 248 beaches across the UK and Channel Islands, keeping people safe, providing safety advice and rescuing those in trouble. Education volunteers visit schools and swimming clubs to help teach the next generation how to enjoy the water safely. And volunteer fundraisers and shop workers give up their time to generate vital funds. The RNLI is also working to help communities around the world that are most at risk of drowning.
If you spot someone in trouble in the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
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Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity registered in England and Wales (209603), Scotland (SC037736), the Republic of Ireland (20003326), the Bailiwick of Jersey (14), the Isle of Man, the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney.
Hastings Miniature Railway 2017
A short video taken on 29-10-17 showing the 10 1/4 inch gauge Hastings Miniature Railway in East Sussex. Originally opened in 1948, the line runs westwards for 600 yards past the historic fishing beach, home to the largest beach launched fishing fleet in Europe, Hastings Lifeboat Station, Jerwood Gallery and Flamingo park Fun Fair and boating lake. The line then terminates at Marine Parade Station which is situated by the Crazy Golf courses, West Hill Cliff Railway and approx 5 minute walk from Hastings Town Centre. It was a two train operation on the day of my visit, made possible due to a passing loop at the middle of the railways length. Information on the locos in use today are as follows:
Edmund Hannay was built in 1972 by David King for the Wells Harbour Railway this steam locomotive was sold on and ended up at Knebworth House Miniature Railway in 2013. Unfortunatly the railway closed and was relocated to Hatfield but the locomotive saw little use after that. In 2015 Edmund Hannay visited Hastings for our Gala Weekend and an arrangement was made for it to remain at the railway on loan.
47834 Jerry Lee was built originally as a 4 wheel 7¼ Thunderbolt by Shepherton Metals this locomotive was later reguaged to 10¼ and fitted with a fibreglass body from an Ian Allen Meteor. In 2010 the railway purchased the locomotive and in 2011 altered it to a 4+4 bo-bo Petrol mechanical. In 2015 she was rebuilt again into her present 6+6 co-co Diesel hydraulic and lengthened to 15' 2.
RVM 2011 Speedy Fizzle was later seen pulling one of the services and was the first locomotive to be built by RVM Engineering by founder engineers Dan Radcliffe and Daryl Valentine. Work started on this locomotive in 2009 and was hoped to be in service by 2010, unfortunatly Daryl Valentine passed away before completion and the locomotive did not get completed until 2011. The locomotive was named after Daryl whos nickname was Fiz.
Seen in one of the sheds was No 6 Cornish Pixie built by RVM Engineering in 2016 as a 0-6-2 Diesel hydraulic this locomotive is based on Sir Hayden of the Talyllyn Railway. This is one of the most complicated of locomotives built by RVM Engineering as it is fitted with Walschaerts Valve Gear. The locomotive has been built for the one of the drivers and is named Cornish Pixie due to their love of Cornwall.
No 5 Uncle Jim was also seen in the same shed and was built in 1968 by railway operator James hughes and was un-named until after the passing of J. Hughes where it was named Uncle Jim in his memory. In 1992 the locomotive was sold to Knebworth house Miniature Railway but in 2012 Hastings Miniature Railway managed to purchase it back. However soon after its return the original BMC Diesel gave up so the locomotive was converted to a Diesel Hydraulic.
Welcome to Sussex - part 1 of 4
These short films give a flavour of the many varied things Sussex has to offer to visitors and residents alike. From the hills and open spaces of Englands newest National Park to the coastal resorts full of Victorian charm; from historic towns and villages like Rye and Alfriston to surprising jewels of architecture like the stunning refurbished De La Warr pavilion in Bexhill; from the cultural hubs of Brighton and Chichester to the gastronomically wonderful restaurants of the region, Sussex has something for people of all ages and tastes
There is a huge range of outdoor pursuits on offer ranging from ballooning and paragliding to horse riding and sailing. Sussex boasts one of the biggest sandy beaches on the South East coast - Camber Sands, which is the perfect setting for kite boarding.
In Sussex, you can soak up the atmosphere of Hastings, imagining the events of 1066. Around this historical city, there are numerous landmarks to visit, including one of the most photographed natural scenes in all of England the Seven Sisters cliffs.
France is all the nearer to residents and visitors of Sussex thanks to the convenient ferry service from Newhaven linking it to Dieppe in France.
East Sussex is also a perfect choice for businesses to set-up. With a range of new office accommodation in serviced blocks, business space to rent or buy in quirky and thriving Brighton or large reasonably priced warehouses, Locate East Sussex can help find the perfect place.
This lovely set of beautifully filmed short films include some fantastic aerial footage that will make you want visit soon.
If you would like a copy of this film please contact; amy.newnham@eastsussex.gov.uk
For more information see the tourism and business websites.
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RNLI Llandudno's 'Andy Pearce' Mersey Class Lifeboat
In late September 2017, Llandudno's new Shannon Class Lifeboat William F Yates is due to arrive on station and will be housed in the new boathouse currently being completed at Craig-y-Don near the Little Orme. Within a few weeks of this occurring, Llandudno's current Mersey class carriage launched lifeboat Andy Pearce will be withdrawn from station marking the end of a long history of the town's lifeboats being pulled through the town to be launched by horses, manpower or tractor. Llandudno is the now the only All-weather lifeboat station in the British Isles with a lifeboat kept in the centre of a town. To mark this historic change, TV Conwy have kindly produced a video which we hope you will enjoy. We are very grateful to TV Conwy for their support with this project.
The day they stole our Lifeboat.
The day that will live in Infamy - The day the RNLI took the Jersey lifeboat George Sullivan, the boat that we had paid for and the day they started to lose the trust of thousands of Islanders and lost faith with the British public.