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]]> Tue Jun 10 2008 Cliff Training February 2008 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c1463894.html Cliff Training February 2008 Saturday 16 February 2008: Cliff Training February 2008

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]]> Sat Feb 16 2008 Sinking Catamaran off Rhoose Point. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c1105634.html Report of a sinking 20ft Catamaran at Rhoose Point. Barry Dock Lifeboat took the vessel under tow, and Atlantic College ILB checked the vessel for possible casualties, but nobody was on board. The catamaran was towed to Atlantic College boat house, at St Donat's, where the vessel was searched. Police attended the scene, and paperwork from the vessel was handed over. Tuesday 26 September 2006: Report of a sinking 20ft Catamaran at Rhoose Point. Barry Dock Lifeboat took the vessel under tow, and Atlantic College ILB checked the vessel for possible casualties, but nobody was on board. The catamaran was towed to Atlantic College boat house, at St Donat's, where the vessel was searched. Police attended the scene, and paperwork from the vessel was handed over.

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]]> Tue Sep 26 2006 Search for Missing Swimmer, 8th September 2006 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c1105630.html These are photo's taken by Russ, of Rescue Helicopter 169, during a search for a missing swimmer from Whitmore Bay. Friday 8 September 2006: These are photo's taken by Russ, of Rescue Helicopter 169, during a search for a missing swimmer from Whitmore Bay.

Rescue 169 and Barry Harbour Arm Lighthouse. Rescue 169 Rescue 169 Rescue 169 Tony, with 169 in the distance.

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]]> Fri Sep 8 2006 Unity II Fishing vessel being towed into Barry Harbour. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c1044155.html Unity II fishing boat being towed into Barry Harbour by Barry Dock Lifeboat, following engine failure. Sunday 30 July 2006: Unity II fishing boat being towed into Barry Harbour by Barry Dock Lifeboat, following engine failure.

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]]> Sun Jul 30 2006 Mud Training Exercise : 25th June 2006 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c1001955.html Joint Mud Training Exercise, with Barry, Penarth and Chepsow Coastguard Teams. The training session was held at the Old Harbour Barry, and was used to familiarise ourselves with out new mud rescue equipment. Sunday 25 June 2006: Joint Mud Training Exercise, with Barry, Penarth and Chepsow Coastguard Teams. The training session was held at the Old Harbour Barry, and was used to familiarise ourselves with out new mud rescue equipment.

Matt demonstrating the compressed air. Ed, Matt & Terry. Barry, Penarth and Chepstow CRO's Med Rescue Sledge. Push ! Chris (Penarth), Russ and Andy Tony, Jon & Chris Starting the winch. Hauling the sledge in. Double stake holdfast and winch.

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]]> Sun Jun 25 2006 Dog Rescued from Cliff, 20th October 2005 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c745600.html Report of a dog stuck 10m up a cliff at Jackson's Bay. Barry Coastguard were tasked and recovered the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. RSPCA and the Dog Warden were informed, and attended the call. The dog, who was reported missing in August 2005, was micro chipped and returned to it's owner by the Dog Warden. Thursday 20 October 2005: Report of a dog stuck 10m up a cliff at Jackson's Bay. Barry Coastguard were tasked and recovered the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. RSPCA and the Dog Warden were informed, and attended the call. The dog, who was reported missing in August 2005, was micro chipped and returned to it's owner by the Dog Warden.

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]]> Thu Oct 20 2005 Bracken Fire on Sully Island 21-08-05 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c661714.html While on patrol, Barry Coastguard came across a Bracken Fire on Sully Island. The Fire Service were called, who decided that the best optioon was to evacuate the Island and allow the fire to burn out in it's own time. Barry Coastguard assisted in the evacuation and ensured that no one else went onto the island until the causeway flooded. Sunday 21 August 2005: While on patrol, Barry Coastguard came across a Bracken Fire on Sully Island. The Fire Service were called, who decided that the best optioon was to evacuate the Island and allow the fire to burn out in it's own time. Barry Coastguard assisted in the evacuation and ensured that no one else went onto the island until the causeway flooded.

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]]> Sun Aug 21 2005 Casualty airlifted 25th July 2005, with back injuries. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c629476.html Request from the ambulance to assist in the recovery of a gentleman that had fallen over at Porthkerry beach/park, and injured his back. Barry coastguard tasked to assist. Due to injuries and nature of terrain, rescue helicopter 169 from RAF Chivenor was tasked to airlift the casualty. Barry coastguard assisted in carrying the casualty on the stretcher, and providing a landing site for the helicopter. Monday 25 July 2005: Request from the ambulance to assist in the recovery of a gentleman that had fallen over at Porthkerry beach/park, and injured his back. Barry coastguard tasked to assist. Due to injuries and nature of terrain, rescue helicopter 169 from RAF Chivenor was tasked to airlift the casualty. Barry coastguard assisted in carrying the casualty on the stretcher, and providing a landing site for the helicopter.

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]]> Mon Jul 25 2005 Vehicle stuck on Knap (pebble) beach. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c557506.html These are a few photos of a vehicle that was stuck on Knap beach on the 28th May 2005. No lives were at risk so the Coastguard were not involved, however Barry Coastguard observed. The vehicle was eventually taken off the beach by a vehicle recovery company. Saturday 28 May 2005: These are a few photos of a vehicle that was stuck on Knap beach on the 28th May 2005. No lives were at risk so the Coastguard were not involved, however Barry Coastguard observed. The vehicle was eventually taken off the beach by a vehicle recovery company.

Stuck on the beach. Getting ready for the run up. Blast off ! (Oops) He didn't make it.

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]]> Sat May 28 2005 Mud Rescue Excercise, Sunday 3rd April 2005 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c541257.html Mud Rescue Excercise, Sunday 3rd April 2005 Sunday 3 April 2005: Mud Rescue Excercise, Sunday 3rd April 2005

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]]> Sun Apr 3 2005 Search and Cliff Rescue exercise between Barry and Llantwit Major Coastguard Teams. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c334791.html Photo's of a joint training exercise with Barry and Llantwit Major Coastguard teams. This comprised of a search between Ogmore by Sea car park and Cwm Nash, to find three missing persons. They were found at Dunraven Bay, where a cliff rescue was carried out to recover the casualties. Sunday 7 November 2004: Photo's of a joint training exercise with Barry and Llantwit Major Coastguard teams. This comprised of a search between Ogmore by Sea car park and Cwm Nash, to find three missing persons. They were found at Dunraven Bay, where a cliff rescue was carried out to recover the casualties.

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]]> Sun Nov 7 2004 More Photo's of Beached Whale. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c298505.html A few more pictures of the Whale washed ashore at Newport. (Taken by Haydn) Thursday 23 September 2004: A few more pictures of the Whale washed ashore at Newport. (Taken by Haydn)

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]]> Thu Sep 23 2004 60ft Fin Whale washed ashore at Newport, Gwent. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c294953.html Here are a selection of photos I took of a 60ft Fin Whale washed ashore on mud flats near Newport, Gwent. Coastguard teams from Penarth and Barry have been keeping the carcass under surveillance. Friday 24 September 2004: Here are a selection of photos I took of a 60ft Fin Whale washed ashore on mud flats near Newport, Gwent. Coastguard teams from Penarth and Barry have been keeping the carcass under surveillance.

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]]> Fri Sep 24 2004 Photo's of Air Ambulance, taken while on call 24th July 2004. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c239870.html Incident 614, 24th July 2004: Request from Ambulance service to assist in the recovery of a boy who had fallen from the cliff at Fontygary (approx 10'), and fractured his ankle. Casualty transferred to ambulance by stretcher, and taken to hospital. Coastguard, Ambulance, Fire Service and Air Ambulance were in attendance. Saturday 24 July 2004: Incident 614, 24th July 2004: Request from Ambulance service to assist in the recovery of a boy who had fallen from the cliff at Fontygary (approx 10'), and fractured his ankle. Casualty transferred to ambulance by stretcher, and taken to hospital. Coastguard, Ambulance, Fire Service and Air Ambulance were in attendance.

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]]> Sat Jul 24 2004 South Wales Fire Brigade Special Rescue Unit, recovering a casualty from Barry Dock Lifeboat. (for exercise) http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c198222.html Here are a few pictures taken on my phone camera today (4th June 2004), of the South Wales Fire Brigade Special Rescue Unit, from Barry Station, demonstrating how they would recover a casualty from Barry Dock Lifeboat at low water. Friday 4 June 2004: Here are a few pictures taken on my phone camera today (4th June 2004), of the South Wales Fire Brigade Special Rescue Unit, from Barry Station, demonstrating how they would recover a casualty from Barry Dock Lifeboat at low water.

Spinal casualty (dummy) on board the Lifeboat. Casualty (dummy for exercise) moved into position for lifting. Fire Crew hauling the lines at the top. Casualty being raised horizontally in a stretcher. Lifting equpiment. Casualty up top and being swung into position for recovery. Stretcher safe at the top of the lift. Lifting rig can be clearly seen here.

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]]> Fri Jun 4 2004 Cliff Training Session 11th May 2004 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c187293.html Official Training session, 11th May 2004, on Cliff Rescue techniques. Held at Spotlight field (Porthkerry caravan park, overlooking Porthkerry beach). Tuesday 11 May 2004: Official Training session, 11th May 2004, on Cliff Rescue techniques. Held at Spotlight field (Porthkerry caravan park, overlooking Porthkerry beach).

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]]> Tue May 11 2004 21 Persons cut off by tide at Sully Island. 16th May 2004 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c183016.html 21 Persons cut off by tide at Sully Island. 16th May 2004 Sunday 16 May 2004: 21 Persons cut off by tide at Sully Island. 16th May 2004

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]]> Sun May 16 2004 Barmouth Lifeboat Tragedy : Barry Lifeboat Crew's Tears. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c150963.html Here is an article from the South Wales Echo, published 8th April 2004. The crew of Barry Dock Lifeboat speak of their tears for the two lifeboat crew from Barmouth Lifeboat, who were tragically lost in April 2004. A fund has been set up to help the families of the two crew members, and details may be found here: http://www.rnli.org.uk/Article.asp?strUserTypeID=&ArticleID=3272 Thursday 8 April 2004: Here is an article from the South Wales Echo, published 8th April 2004. The crew of Barry Dock Lifeboat speak of their tears for the two lifeboat crew from Barmouth Lifeboat, who were tragically lost in April 2004. A fund has been set up to help the families of the two crew members, and details may be found here: http://www.rnli.org.uk/Article.asp?strUserTypeID=&ArticleID=3272

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]]> Thu Apr 8 2004 4x4 Off Road Training Course http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c149824.html Attended by Tony Macpherson. (Q1 2004) Wednesday 7 April 2004: Attended by Tony Macpherson. (Q1 2004)

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]]> Wed Apr 7 2004 Our new Vehicle. 4x4 Nissan Navara http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c128053.html We took delivery of our new vehicle on Thursday 22nd January 2004. Tuesday 2 March 2004: We took delivery of our new vehicle on Thursday 22nd January 2004.

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]]> Tue Mar 2 2004 Station Officers Course 43 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c98664.html Here are a couple of photos from the SO course I attended in October 2003. I'm second from the left in the front. (Pete Davies) Friday 10 October 2003: Here are a couple of photos from the SO course I attended in October 2003. I'm second from the left in the front. (Pete Davies)

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]]> Fri Oct 10 2003 Storm Force 10 Winds (27th October 2002) http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c95535.html These photos were taken by Haydn on the 27th October 2002, during a storm, when we experienced Force 10 winds. The team was called out, at the request of the Police, to evacuate members of the public from Friar's Point. The photo's show waves breaking over (and on top of) the point, yet some people still couldn't understand why they couldn't go for a walk on it ! Wednesday 7 January 2004: These photos were taken by Haydn on the 27th October 2002, during a storm, when we experienced Force 10 winds. The team was called out, at the request of the Police, to evacuate members of the public from Friar's Point. The photo's show waves breaking over (and on top of) the point, yet some people still couldn't understand why they couldn't go for a walk on it !

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]]> Wed Jan 7 2004 Some of the team at the Scout Fete 2000. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c74437.html Jon, Haydn, Russ, John and Andy doing some PR at the Scout fete. (I think it was taken July 2000). Scanned image. Saturday 22 November 2003: Jon, Haydn, Russ, John and Andy doing some PR at the Scout fete. (I think it was taken July 2000). Scanned image.

Jon, Haydn, Russ, John & Andy

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]]> Sat Nov 22 2003 3 Boys stuck on the wreck in the Old Harbour. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c74436.html Two photos of the team attending a call to three boys stuck on the wreck in the Old Harbour, Barry. (probably 23rd June 2002) Sunday 23 June 2002: Two photos of the team attending a call to three boys stuck on the wreck in the Old Harbour, Barry. (probably 23rd June 2002)

Chris, Pete (me), Andy and Haydn Andy discussing the situation with the Lifeguards.

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]]> Sun Jun 23 2002 Rescue Helicopter 169 attending call to Friars Point July 2001 http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c74434.html These are a few scanned pictures of Rescue Helicopter 169 from RAF Chivenor attending a casulaty evacuation on the 28th July 2001, when two persons fell down the cliff on Friars Point, Barry. Saturday 28 July 2001: These are a few scanned pictures of Rescue Helicopter 169 from RAF Chivenor attending a casulaty evacuation on the 28th July 2001, when two persons fell down the cliff on Friars Point, Barry.

Chris and Rescue Helicopter 169

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]]> Sat Jul 28 2001 Mud training exercise at Barry Harbour. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c74429.html These are some photo's taken on a mud training exercise at Barry Harbour. I'm not sure of the date, but it was when our Sector Manager was Nicola Peason (see photos. Saturday 22 November 2003: These are some photo's taken on a mud training exercise at Barry Harbour. I'm not sure of the date, but it was when our Sector Manager was Nicola Peason (see photos.

Russ assessing the rescue. I hope the handbrake is on ! Casualty in the distance. Nicola Pearson (dirty picture !)

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]]> Sat Nov 22 2003 Llantwit Major Beach and the Leys http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c52143.html Photos takn while on local patrol, 14th September 2003, of Llantwit Major Beach and the Leys Beach (taken from Fontygary Caravan Park). Sunday 14 September 2003: Photos takn while on local patrol, 14th September 2003, of Llantwit Major Beach and the Leys Beach (taken from Fontygary Caravan Park).

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]]> Sun Sep 14 2003 Views from Marine Drive, Barry. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c52142.html Photos taken while on Local Patrol, Sunday 14th September 2003, from Marine Drive, Barry. (of the Knap Beach, Knap Lake, Old Harbour and Friars Point) Sunday 14 September 2003: Photos taken while on Local Patrol, Sunday 14th September 2003, from Marine Drive, Barry. (of the Knap Beach, Knap Lake, Old Harbour and Friars Point)

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]]> Sun Sep 14 2003 Whitmore Bay and Barry Harbour http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c52139.html Photos taken while on Local Patrol on the 14th September 2003. Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, and some views of Barry Harbour from Nells Point (outside the Coastguard Station). Sunday 14 September 2003: Photos taken while on Local Patrol on the 14th September 2003. Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, and some views of Barry Harbour from Nells Point (outside the Coastguard Station).

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]]> Sun Sep 14 2003 Bendrick Rock, Hays Slipway & Sully Island http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c52138.html Some photos taken while on local Patrol, 14th September 2003. Sunday 14 September 2003: Some photos taken while on local Patrol, 14th September 2003.

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]]> Sun Sep 14 2003 Training at Southerndown: Cliff Exercise with Porthcawl. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c46880.html Joint training session at Dunraven Bay, Southerndown, with Porthcawl Coastguard. Pics taken using Mobile Phone Camera. 30th March 2003 Sunday 30 March 2003: Joint training session at Dunraven Bay, Southerndown, with Porthcawl Coastguard. Pics taken using Mobile Phone Camera. 30th March 2003

Quadpod ready for ascent. Safety man. Cliff top Hard at work as usual. Checking the equipment Safety man. Chris as Safety man John as Safety man Smile !

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]]> Sun Mar 30 2003 Boat aground at Sully Island http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c46707.html Here are a few pictures of a vessel that ran aground on the Causeway between Sully Island and the mainland on the 31st May 2003. Damage was caused to the propeller shafts, but it was towed into Penarth Marina by Penarth Lifeboat the next morning. The pictures were taken using the camera on my mobile phone, hence the small size.. Saturday 31 May 2003: Here are a few pictures of a vessel that ran aground on the Causeway between Sully Island and the mainland on the 31st May 2003. Damage was caused to the propeller shafts, but it was towed into Penarth Marina by Penarth Lifeboat the next morning. The pictures were taken using the camera on my mobile phone, hence the small size..

Assessing the damage Back of boat Where's the water gone Propellar Shaft damage High and dry Next morning Tide coming in Almost there Lifeboat arrives Floating on the tide Lifeboat begins the tow Free at last Lifeboat and vessel Entering safety of Cardiff Bay Boat from Above Boat and Lifeboat entering Cardiff Bay Barrage. Entering Barrage High and dry. Lifeboat on scene, awaiting the water. Chris checking the damage. Haydn and Pete (me)

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]]> Sat May 31 2003 Barry Coastguard Station. http://barrycoastguard.fotopic.net/c46537.html Pictures of the Barry Coastguard Station and Vehicle. Sunday 20 July 2003: Pictures of the Barry Coastguard Station and Vehicle.

Barry Coastguard Station Barry Harbour Arm Brava Garage and Galley Vauxhall Brava 4x4 View from Station window

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