Rescued by Rocket!
Firing a line from the cliff or shore in foul weather took a great deal of skill and in order to perfect this art the coastguard set up practice posts close to the coastal villages where they stored their apparatus. These 'rocket posts' were once a common feature along our cliff tops. Usually set in a field a short distance back from the cliff the post was topped by a metal crow's nest reached by simple step holds up the post. During practice sessions a coastguard would man the crow's nest to act as a mariner on a stranded vessel. The rescue team would then fire a line from 2 to 300 yards away to which was attached a heavier rope. If the shot was successful, the heavy rope was hauled in and secured and a breeches buoy attached. In a real life situation this would then be used to haul the crew, one at a time, to the shore.
Two of the last two remaining rocket posts along our coastline were situated at Ravenscar and Robin Hoods Bay but eventually succumbed to age and the weather. Until very recently the only evidence still on the ground was the name of the field just north of Bay village where the National Trust sign announces Rocket Post Field.
(Information from http://www.coast-alive.eu/content/rescued-rocket)
This geocache is located in a busy muggle and doggie area on the Cleveland way near Robin Hoods Bay so maximum stealth is required! On a clear day you can see as far as Flamborough Head and also over looks Robin Hoods Bay. It is a small micro which is blended in to the surroundings. Good luck! Please make sure it is secure when you put back and report DNFS.
Thank you to the National Trust for permission to place this cache. Oh did I mention...you need to enjoy the view! Tweezers may be required .
THE ROCKET SERIES
#1 Rocket Mannn
#2 Rescued by Rocket
#3 Treasure Chest
#4 Rocking Lighthouse
#5 Jurassic Coast Part One
#6 Smugglers Cache
#7 Sea View
#8 Bay Ness
#9 Jurassic Coast Part 2
#10 Bottom House Farm
#11 A Fine View
#12 Hideaway