Like a giant sand castle, the picturesque granite island of St Michael's Mount rises 100m from the waters of Mount's Bay capped with a real 14th century castle.

The causeway, which is revealed at low tide, connects the island to the mainland village of Marazion.

Marazion lifeboat station was established on the island m 1990 as a satellite station to Penlee, becoming independent a year later. The summer only station operates a D class lifeboat, which is housed along the island's small harbour front and launches down a concrete slip.

Main photo (left) Ref: 661562 Detailed photo (below) Ref: 661576.