In Person
Talk
The Alverbank Hotel, off Stokes Bay Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QT
The National Coastwatch Institution was created 30 years ago to provide Visual and Radio support to the Maritime Coastguard Agency through watch towers around the coast of the United Kingdom.
This illustrated talk covers the history and function of Coastwatch and gives illustrations of the type of incidents dealt with by the watchkeepers on a daily basis.
Duration Approx. 45 minutes
Event Times
Monday 09 September 1830
Wednesday 11 September 1830
Booking Details
Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking not required just turn up and enjoy.
Access
The venue is accessible for wheelchairs, and buggies. Toilets, including accessible are excellent. Space for Blue Badge holders to park close to the door. We request that other drivers to please respect the very closest spaces, even if not marked as ‘disabled’ bays. There is other parking at the front and rear of the Alverbank. On arrival, please enter your vehicle registration on the machine at Reception to avoid any fines.
Additional Information
Please note: On Monday 9th Sept, you are welcome to stay for another talk immediately following this at 1930. Richard M Jones talks about Shipwrecks of The Solent! The bar will be open for refreshments.
Organised By
National Coastwatch Institution
Directions
Turn off Stokes Bay Road opposite the sea wall. There is a sign for the Alverbank at the turning.
