Rocket Post and Heritage Coast Viewpoint

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Rocket Post and Heritage Coast Viewpoint

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Rocket Post and Heritage Coast Viewpoint

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Location: Fylingdales, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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June 23, 2024

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Fascinating, and also a great viewpoint. Given the height of the cliff, it is incredible to imagine how stricken mariners could be winched up from seal level, the length and strain on the hawser and the post must have been considerable.

Theo

August 13, 2022

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The rocket post was used to save shipwrecked sailors.

Andy

December 31, 2023

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