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It was on January 15 1822, that HM Coastguard was formally brought into existence and has been working to keep people safe at the coast and sea ever since.

On Saturday (January 15), coastguards across all four home nations cast throwlines as a symbol of the service’s dedication – past and present.

Throwlines, which form part of the lifesaving kit used by coastguard teams, were cast into the seas around Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

HM Coastguard celebrates 200th anniversary of saving lives at sea