Essex By The Sea

036: Essex's First Coastguard? - Essex By The Sea

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2022 marks the 200th anniversary of HM Coastguard, and one of the country's first was based on the Essex coast.

Stephen Robert Kuta has spent years researching his family history.  One of his relations is among the countries first coastguards and was based in Walton-on-the-Naze twice during his career.

Owen went along to Walton-on-the-Naze to find out more about Admiral Jonathan Webb.

Check out Stephen's YouTube Video as well - https://youtu.be/a-Ltd8clFDI

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