Back in 1842 the role of the Coastguard was very different, the main task was combating smugglers, and rescue work was only a small role in those days. The road and several properties were built by the Coastguard to guard the bay and the treacherous Peveril tide race, the lookout was sited so it guarded the ledge and also had a good view across Poole bay and around to the west of the Isle of Wight, linking in with stations at Bournemouth and the Needles. Coastguards would set out on foot patrols over night and meet Coastguards from the St Albans and Studland whilst patrolling the cliffs, back then Peveril Point was the centre of the action. Reading the history it was a hard life and to ensure the men didn’t get to friendly with the locals they were often moved on to another station after 2 or 3 years.Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Peveril Point 1842
Back in 1842 the role of the Coastguard was very different, the main task was combating smugglers, and rescue work was only a small role in those days. The road and several properties were built by the Coastguard to guard the bay and the treacherous Peveril tide race, the lookout was sited so it guarded the ledge and also had a good view across Poole bay and around to the west of the Isle of Wight, linking in with stations at Bournemouth and the Needles. Coastguards would set out on foot patrols over night and meet Coastguards from the St Albans and Studland whilst patrolling the cliffs, back then Peveril Point was the centre of the action. Reading the history it was a hard life and to ensure the men didn’t get to friendly with the locals they were often moved on to another station after 2 or 3 years.
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A guy gets shipwrecked off Peveril Point. When he wakes up, he's on Swanage beach. The sand is dark red. He can't believe it. The sky is dark red. He walks around a bit and sees that there is dark red grass, dark red birds and dark red fruit on the dark red trees. He's shocked when he finds that his skin is starting to turn dark red too.
"Oh no!!" he says, "I think I've been marooned!!"
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