Gallery 11 - Padstow to Porthcothan
Wreck Post - Dinas Head
A free standing post with steps to enable a person to climb to the top.
Erected by the Coastguard to simulate a Ships Mast in training excercises.
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A rocket carrying a light line ( whip ) was fired at the post and made fast to the top.
A heavier line ( hawser ) was pulled out using the light line and secured to the post.
A breeches buoy ( a lifebelt with an attached pair of shorts ) could then be hauled out to the ‘mast’
to practice the rescue of crew.
Ref: 5728
Date: 10/05/2018
Location: SW 8493 7620