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Written by Kelston Tobin
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Monday, 19 October 2009 19:36 |
 In a lay-by overlooking the the port of Dover seven cars containing fourteen club members met as planned. We must have looked a touch dodgey as we drove in convoy to Dover Coastguard Station where we received a warm welcome and awaited the arrival of Louise and Jan who were due to join us all the way from Holland - they had to catch a later ferry than planned having been delayed by heavy traffic.
We had a tour of the station, which is built on the old WWII gunnery battery (which includes secret underground tunnels - although we couldn't see those). There was a film presentation of the work of the Coastguard stations around the country and how they organise the search and rescue operation across the UK. As far as Dover coastguard station is concerned we saw how they log all the ships that go through the separation zone on the Dover side. The Dover Coastguard is now also responsible for the 'Sunk' area near Harwich.
The whole visit was impressive, but most interesting was the operations room where we had a most fantastic view of the straits of Dover, overlooking the port and saw the work of the officers on watch. After our visit we adjourned to 'The Coastguard' pub at St Margaret's Bay and enjoyed a lovely pub meal of local fare. Good company and an interesting visit. It is more than likely that we will repeat this event. Thank you to everyone who attended - particularly those who travelled a long distance to join us for this visit of which there were a few. |
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