Clogher Head Lifeboat Station
Clogherhead Lifeboat Station is situated in Clogherhead, Co Louth, Ireland and has been in operation since 1899[1]
| Clogherhead Lifeboat Station | |
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  Clogherhead, County Louth | |
| General information | |
| Type | RNLI Lifeboat Station |
| Location | Clogherhead Lifeboat Station, Clogherhead, Ireland |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°47′18″N 6°14′7″W |
| Owner | Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
From 1993 the station operated a Mersey-class All-Weather lifeboat (ALB) ON1190 Doris Bleasdale 12-31 which was formally replaced by the new Shannon-class ON1338 Michael O’Brien 13-31 at 13:31 on 08/07/2019.
History
Rescues have been taking place out of Clogherhead at least as early as 1826.[2] with a Lifeboat Station being established in 1899. In 1993 the station saw its boathouse rebuilt to accommodate the modern Mersey-class lifeboat. |
All Weather Boats (ALB)[3]
| Dates in service | Class | ON | Op. No. | Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-1927 | 35’ 10 Oared Self Righter | ON428 | Charles Whitton | Built by Messrs. Hollwey, Windmill Lane, Dublin (1899) | |
| 1927-1931 | 35’ Self Righter | ON638 | John Dunn | ||
| 1931-1950 | 35’ 6” Self Righter (Motor) | ON748 | Mary Ann Blunt | Built by J. Samuel White & Co, Cowes (1931). Yard No.1713 | |
| 1950-1974 | 35’ 6” Liverpool-class | ON877 | George and Caroline Erman | Built by J Samuel White & Co, Cowes (1950) | |
| 1974-1981 | 35’ 6” Liverpool-class | ON862 | Thomas Corbett | Built by Groves and Gutteridge, Cowes (1948). Ex Ramsey 48-70, Hoylake 70-74 | |
| 1981-1984 | 35’ 6” Liverpool-class | ON882 | B.H.M.H | Built by Rowhedge Ironworks (1951). Ex Minehead 51-73, Relief 73-81. Last Liverpool Class in RNLI service - withdrawn 26/8/84. | |
| 1984-1988 | 37’ Oakley-class | ON985 | 37-18 | Valentine Wyndham-Quin | Built by Herd and Mackenzie, Buckie. Ex Clacton on Sea 68-64 |
| 1988-1991 | 37’ Oakley class | ON942 | 37-01 | J.G. Graves of Sheffield | Built by William Osborne, Littlehampton. Ex Scarborough 58-78, Relief 78-88. Later Relief 91-92, Newcastle 92-93, Stored 93-94. On display at RNLI Historic Lifeboat Collection, Chatham |
| 1991-1993 | 37’ Oakley class | ON978 | 37-11 | The Royal Thames | Built by J.Samuel White & Co, Cowes. Ex Caister 64-69, Runswick 69-78, Pwllheli 79-91 |
| 1993-2019 | Mersey-class | ON1190 | 12-31 | Doris Bleasdale | Built by Green Marine. Yard No.40. Fitted out by William Osborne, Littlehampton. Yard No.3560. |
| 2019- | Shannon-class | ON1338 | 13-31 | Michael O’Brien | Built by All-weather Lifeboat Centre (ALC), Poole (2019) Yard No.19. Launched 08/01/19. Arrived at Clogher Head 13:31 on 01/06/2019. “On station” at 13:31 08/07/2019. |
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See also
References
- "Clogherhead Lifeboat Station History". Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- "Clogherhead Lifeboat Station History". Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- "Clogherhead Lifeboat Station Lifeboats". Retrieved 12 September 2016.
External links
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